Inflation projected to stay higher until early next year

Saturday, 15 August 2026 - 9:28

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The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Report highlights that expected inflation until early next year will remain at a higher level than previously mentioned figures.

In the second quarter of this year, it reached a higher value than the projected level.

The country's inflation rate in July stood at 7.3%.

Energy prices and high food prices caused this situation.


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