Uzbekistan's annual inflation at 6.5% in October 2026

Consumer prices in Uzbekistan rose 0.6% month on month in October 2026, and annual inflation stood at 6.5%, according to the National Statistics Committee. A year earlier the annual rate was 7.8%, and in September 2026 it was 6.4%. Since the start of the year, prices have risen 4.8%, compared with 5.7% for January–October 2025.

Food was the main driver of the monthly increase. The food and non-alcoholic beverages category rose 1.0% and accounted for 62.9% of the total monthly gain. Eggs rose 5.2% over the month and 12.7% year on year, while lamb was up 19.5% annually. Petrol prices rose 1.0% monthly and 19.5% annually.

In Tashkent, new public transport tariffs took effect in October, raising metro fares by 26.1% and city bus fares by the same amount. Services rose 0.6% over the month and 7.3% year on year.