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April’s inflation in Ukraine exceeded 15% for the first time in two years.

Інфляція в Україні набирає обертів - річне зростання у вересні сягнуло 8,6%.

April's inflation in Ukraine exceeded 15% for the first time in two years.

In April 2025, inflation in the consumer market was 0.7%. In annual terms, price growth accelerated to 15.1%, compared to 14.6% in March, as reported by the State Statistics Service. Prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 1.8% in April. Pork and fruits rose the most, by 7.9%. At the same time, eggs, rice, and butter saw price declines of 2.5% to 0.2%.

Prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products increased by 1.3%, driven by a 2.2% rise in the price of tobacco products. Transport prices decreased by 0.3%, mainly due to a 2.2% drop in the price of fuel and lubricants. Meanwhile, fares in road and rail passenger transport increased by 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) predicts that inflation will remain high this year at 13.2% by year-end, tapering to 7.1% in 2026.

 

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