In September 2025, the annual inflation rate in Ukraine slowed to 11.9% year-on-year, indicating a further decrease in the pace of price growth compared to the previous month, when this figure was 13.2%. However, compared to August, consumer prices increased by 0.3%, slightly higher than the previous month’s figure of 0.2%.
This is reported by Finway
Price Dynamics for Major Product Groups
In September, there was a decrease in prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages by 0.8%. The most significant price drop was observed in fruits — down by 11.8%, as well as vegetables — down by 10.6%. Prices for eggs, sugar, and rice also decreased within the range of 1.3-2.9%.
“In September, consumer market prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages decreased by 0.8%. The most notable price drops were for fruits (11.8%) and vegetables (10.6%). Prices for eggs, sugar, and rice also fell by 1.3-2.9%.”
Price Increases in Various Sectors
At the same time, in September, price increases were recorded for products and goods such as lard, sunflower oil, fish, dairy products, meat and meat products, processed grain products, non-alcoholic beverages, bread, and butter. In these categories, the increase ranged from 0.7% to 4%. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products became more expensive by 1.2%.
Notable increases were also seen in clothing and footwear prices — up by 8.2%, while the cost of educational services rose by 12.4%.
It is worth noting that in 2023, inflation in Ukraine decreased to 5.1% after a significant jump in 2022 to 26.6%. By the end of 2024, this figure was 12%.