Romanian Inflation Remains Below Double Digits
Price pressures in Romania remained steady at 9.9% in September, with seasonal food items providing some relief.
- Services inflation continues to show resilience.
- Wage growth has dipped below 5.0%, adding to the drag on demand.
Despite expectations of inflation reaching 10.1%, fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly potatoes, exerted downward pressure on prices. Gas prices fell by 2.0% on the month, contributing to lower overall pressures.
Our year-end projections remain 9.6% for 2025 and 4.5% for 2026.
Author's summary: Romanian inflation stays below 10% in September.