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How prices for consumer goods and services changed in Belarus in August

The consumer price index for goods and services in Belarus in August amounted to 99.9% compared to the previous year.

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How prices for consumer goods and services changed in Belarus in August

The index of consumer prices for goods and services in Belarus in August amounted to 99.9% compared to July, from December 2025 - 103.1%, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

According to Belstat, the basic consumer price index, excluding the influence of administrative and seasonal factors, in August compared to July amounted to 100.4%, from December 2025 — 103.4%.

So, in relation to July 2026, food products fell by 0.8%, non-food prices rose by 0.5%, services by 0.3%.

Since December 2025, food basket prices have increased by 0.7%, non-food products have risen by 2.8%, services by 7.6%.

In general, by August 2025, food became more expensive by 3.1%, non-food goods by 3.2%, services by 8.7%.

Source: Минск-новости ↗

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