
Trend acceleration attributable above all to the prices of energy and unprocessed foods
According to preliminary estimates, in September 2026 inflation recorded a change of +0.7% on a monthly basis and +4.2% on an annual basis, accelerating compared to +3.3% in the previous month due to energy and food.
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The NIC index measures inflation at the national level for the entire community.
According to preliminary estimates, in September 2026 the national consumer price index for the entire community (NIC), including tobacco, recorded a change of +0.7% on a monthly basis and +4.2% on an annual basis (from +3.3% in the previous month).
The trend acceleration of inflation is mainly attributable to the trend in energy prices, both regulated (from +18.6% to +25.9%) and unregulated (from +17.0% to +22.2%), and unprocessed foods (from +3.8% to +5.5%); The prices of recreational, cultural and personal care services are also growing at a faster pace (from +2.6% to +2.9%) and of transport-related services (from +0.8% to +1.6%).

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