Uzbekistan inflation slows to 7% in April 2026 data shows

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Annual inflation in Uzbekistan slowed to 7% in April this year, down from more than 10% a year earlier, according to data from the National Statistics Committee of the Republic. Monthly consumer prices rose by 0.6%, which was also lower than the April figure recorded last year.

The consolidated consumer price index for the first four months of 2026 reached 102.5% compared to December of the previous year. In the same period last year, cumulative inflation stood at 102.9%. Excluding volatile fruit and vegetable prices, core inflation on an annual basis fell to 107.6%, compared with 112.3% in April last year.

The largest contribution to overall price growth came from food products, which accounted for nearly two-thirds of the impact on the monthly change in the overall index. Monthly food inflation amounted to 1%, cumulative growth since the beginning of the year reached 4%, and the annual rate stood at 105.9%.

Among basic food products, the most noticeable price increases in April were recorded in the meat category. Lamb rose by 3.7%, beef with and without bone increased by 3.2%, and minced meat by 2.9%. On an annual basis, price growth in these categories ranged from 14% to 20%. Granulated sugar rose by 2.2% over the month, live and chilled fish by 2%, and vegetable oils increased by an average of 0.8%.

A contrasting trend was observed in egg prices, which fell by 3.6% in April, although they remained 16.7% higher compared to a year earlier. Rice and broken rice declined by 1.1% over the month and by 12.8% year-on-year. Poultry meat also showed a monthly decrease of 1.2–1.3%.

In the fruit and vegetable market, price dynamics were mixed. Bell peppers rose sharply by 10.3% over the month, potatoes increased by 6.5%, and apples by 4.5%. At the same time, fresh cucumbers dropped by 26.1%, tomatoes fell by 2.4%, cabbage by 2.4%, and onions by 2.7%.

Utility tariffs increased in only one segment in April. Household waste collection services became 2.4% more expensive over the month, reaching a 28% increase year-on-year. Materials for home repair and maintenance rose by an average of 0.7%, while repair specialist services increased by 0.3%. Residential rent rose by 0.6% over the month.

In the healthcare sector, diagnostic and laboratory services increased by 0.6% in April, reaching a 7.7% annual increase. Dental services rose by 0.3%, while optical auxiliary products increased by 0.6%.

Consumer fuel prices rose by an average of 1.4% over the month. The A-92 gasoline grade increased the most, by 1.6%, while A-95 rose by 0.9%. Premium A-98 and A-100 grades increased by only 0.2%. Propane prices fell by 2.8% during the month under a price cap of 7,000 soums per liter. Methane, in contrast, rose by 0.7% monthly and by 27.9% year-on-year.

Passenger transport tariffs showed mixed dynamics. International air travel became 2.6% more expensive over the month, while domestic flights increased by 2.3%, although they remained cheaper than a year earlier. Urban bus fares rose by 1.6% monthly and by 16.4% annually, while long-distance train tickets increased by 1.4% and 13.6%, respectively.

Non-food goods rose by 0.3% in April, with a year-to-date index of 101.2% and an annual rate of 105.2%. Services increased by 0.4% over the month, while their annual inflation remained high at 112%, though significantly lower than 126.1% a year earlier.

Since the beginning of this year, the statistical authority has also been publishing an additional consumer price index calculated using the geometric Young formula for analytical purposes. In April, this indicator stood at 100.5% month-on-month and 102.3% since the beginning of the year.