The Central Bank of Russia’s latest commentary on inflation expectations and consumer sentiment shows that household and company price expectations declined in October 2026, while consumer sentiment barely changed. InFOM’s survey found that households expected prices to rise by an average of 13.2% over the next 12 months, down from 14.2% in September.
Central Bank of Russia reports household inflation expectations fell to 13.2% in October
The Central Bank of Russia reported that households’ expectations for average price growth over the next 12 months fell to 13.2% in October 2026 from 14.2% in September. Companies’ price expectations also eased, while consumer sentiment was little changed.