Business Forum • 13 October, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 9.88% in September, a marginal increase from the 9.85% recorded in August, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Non-food goods experienced the most significant price jump, with costs rising by 11.09%. Services also saw a substantial increase of 10.36%, while food goods became more expensive by 7.86%. The monthly consumer price index showed a 0.36% rise in September compared to August.
Since the start of the year, the inflation rate has reached 8.5%. Furthermore, the annual inflation rate, comparing September 2025 to September 2024, stands at 9.9%. The average change in consumer prices over the past twelve months was 6.1%.
The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has adjusted its inflation forecast for the end of 2025 upwards to 8.8%, with a high likelihood of exceeding 9%. However, the BNR expects inflation will decrease to 3% by the end of 2026.