Food prices rose by 0.65% in June compared to May, and by 3.42%… (июнь · цена · годовой)
Food prices rose by 0.65% in June compared to May, and by 3.42% year-on-year. Non-food items became more expensive by 1.00% in June (prices increased by 5.26% on a year-over-year basis).
Consensus
- Year-on-year inflation in Russia reached 6.02% in June 2026.
- Monthly consumer prices increased by 0.87% in June 2026 compared to May.
- Prices for services rose by 1.00% in June and were up 10.58% year-on-year.
- Food prices increased by 0.65% in June, with a year-on-year rise of 3.42%.
- Non-food goods prices rose by 1.00% in June and by 5.26% annually.
- The Central Bank of Russia reduced its key interest rate from 14.5% to 14.25% on June 19, 2026.
- Inflation for the first half of 2026 was 4.19%, higher than in the same period of 2025.
Points of divergence
- The Central Bank's Elvira Nabiyullina stated on July 2 that the regulator is observing a space allowing for a rate cut in July, with timing and pace dependent on developments. — vedomosti
- The Central Bank of Russia reduced its key rate from 14.5% to 14.25% on June 19, citing increased budgetary pressure and pro-inflation risks due to temporary fuel production decline, as well as a slowdown in labor market tension. — interfax
- The base consumer price index excluding administrative and seasonal factors rose by 0.48% in June (105.02% year-on-year). — interfax
- Prices for fruits and vegetables saw a 4.19% increase in June, with a year-on-year decrease of 4.88%, while the same data is not reported in Interfax. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Annual inflation in June accelerated to 6% — Ведомости
- Inflation in Russia accelerated to 0.87% in June; annual rate reached 6.02% — Интерфакс