Inflation expectations of the population and entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan decreased
By region, the highest inflation expectations among the population were recorded in the city of Tashkent (11.6 percent), while the lowest were
Inflation expectations of the population and entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan decreased
According to the results of a survey conducted by the Central Bank in September 2026, the population's inflation expectations for the next 12 months decreased to 8.7 percent, and those of entrepreneurs to 9.2 percent.
The survey involved 2,726 citizens and 1,043 entrepreneurs.
By region, the highest inflation expectations among the population were recorded in Tashkent city at 11.6 percent, while the lowest rate was in Khorezm region at 6.8 percent.
Among entrepreneurs, the highest result was in Samarkand region at 10.2 percent, and the lowest was in Kashkadarya region at 7.5 percent.
The main factors influencing price increases were cited as the rising costs of fuel and energy resources, utility services, food, and raw materials.
As a reminder, inflation expectations are the estimates of the population and entrepreneurs regarding how much prices will rise in the coming year, and do not represent the actual rate of inflation.