Uzbekistan's annual inflation hits 6.5% in October; eggs and meat rise most

Consumer prices in Uzbekistan rose 0.6% in October, according to Spot.uz. Annual inflation reached 6.5%, its highest level since May. Food prices rose 1% over the month and 6.4% year on year. Non-food goods rose 0.2% in October and 5.6% over 12 months, while paid services rose 0.6% and 7.3% respectively.

Eggs were the fastest-rising basic food, up 5.2% in a month. Lamb and fish rose 1.4%, and chicken drumsticks 1.6%. Milk rose 1% and bread 0.7%, while sugar fell 2.2%. Seasonal factors pushed up eggplants and cucumbers by 9% and tomatoes by 8.8%.

Metro and bus fares in Tashkent rose by an average of 26.1% from October 1. Urban bus fares nationwide increased 7%. Gasoline rose 1% over the month and 19.5% over the year. Cold water and sewage service fees rose 4.7% in a month.