Bulgaria’s consumer prices fell 0.2 per cent in September from August, while annual inflation reached 5.7 per cent. Recreation and accommodation prices declined, but transport and education became more expensive. The national statistics release also showed a monthly increase in the small consumer basket used to track spending by the lowest-income households. Harmonised prices were unchanged monthly and rose 5.6 per cent annually.
Bulgaria’s annual consumer inflation reached 5.7 per cent in September. The September release was published on 14 October. Consumer prices were 0.2 per cent lower than in August. Prices had risen 4.2 per cent since December, while the twelve-month average annual inflation rate was 5.1 per cent.[1], [2]
Recreation, sport and culture prices fell 10.2 per cent over the month. Restaurants and accommodation declined 1.1 per cent, and household furnishings and routine maintenance fell 0.5 per cent. Transport prices instead increased 3.7 per cent and education 3.2 per cent. Food and non-alcoholic beverages rose 0.7 per cent, housing and energy 0.4 per cent, and clothing 0.9 per cent. Alcohol and tobacco rose 1.1 per cent; health prices were unchanged.[1]
The small consumer basket for the lowest-income fifth of households rose 0.4 per cent monthly and 2.1 per cent annually. Within that basket, food rose 1.1 per cent monthly, services 0.1 per cent, and non-food goods fell 0.7 per cent. The harmonised consumer-price index was unchanged monthly and rose 5.6 per cent annually. The institute uses an updated classification and a 2025 index base for 2026.[1]
