The annual inflation rate in Romania rose to 6.6% in September 2026 from 6.2% in the previous month, above market expectations of 6.45%. The acceleration was driven by faster price growth in food goods (3.0% vs. 2.6%) and non-food goods (7.1% vs. 6.4%). Among food items, prices increased for bread and bakery products (4.8%), milk and dairy products (4.6%), and meat and meat products (4.1%). Fuel prices remained a key contributor to inflation, with petrol and diesel prices surging by 28.4% and 37.6%, respectively. Meanwhile, services inflation eased slightly to 11.1% from 11.3% in August. On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.77% in August, accelerating slightly from 0.22% increase in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate rose to 6.5% from 6.3% in August. source: Institutul National de Statistica

Inflation Rate in Romania increased to 6.60 percent in September from 6.20 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Romania averaged 36.10 percent from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 316.90 percent in November of 1993 and a record low of -3.50 percent in May of 2016. This page provides - Romania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Romania Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Romania increased to 6.60 percent in September from 6.20 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Romania is expected to be 6.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Romania Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.00 percent in 2027 and 3.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-11 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 6.2% 8.2% 6.3% 6.6%
2026-10-13 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 6.6% 6.2% 6.45% 6.4%
2026-11-12 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 6.6%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation 3.00 2.62 percent Sep 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 294.60 292.35 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 102.46 102.74 points Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 6.60 6.20 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.77 0.22 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 171.22 167.68 points Aug 2026
PPI YoY 11.82 8.84 percent Aug 2026


Romania Inflation Rate
In Romania, the main components of the Consumer Price Index are: Non-food Products (49% of the total weight), Food Products (33%), and Services (18%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.60 6.20 316.90 -3.50 1991 - 2026 percent Monthly
1990=100

News Stream
Romania Inflation Edges Higher in September
The annual inflation rate in Romania rose to 6.6% in September 2026 from 6.2% in the previous month, above market expectations of 6.45%. The acceleration was driven by faster price growth in food goods (3.0% vs. 2.6%) and non-food goods (7.1% vs. 6.4%). Among food items, prices increased for bread and bakery products (4.8%), milk and dairy products (4.6%), and meat and meat products (4.1%). Fuel prices remained a key contributor to inflation, with petrol and diesel prices surging by 28.4% and 37.6%, respectively. Meanwhile, services inflation eased slightly to 11.1% from 11.3% in August. On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.77% in August, accelerating slightly from 0.22% increase in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate rose to 6.5% from 6.3% in August.
2026-10-13
Romania Inflation Rate Drops to 14-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Romania eased to 6.2% in August 2026 from 8.2% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 6.3%. The latest figure marked the lowest reading since June 2025, as price growth slowed for food goods, falling to 2.6% from 5.0%, driven largely by lower prices for milling and bakery products (4.3% vs 7.1% in July), meat and meat products (3.9% vs 6.0%), and milk and dairy products (4.7% vs 6.7%). Inflation also moderated for non-food goods, easing to 6.4% from 7.9% a month earlier, weighed down by slower price growth for clothing (5.6% vs 6.6%), chemicals (5.7% vs 8.0%), and cultural and sports products (6.5% vs 8.6%). Moreover, services inflation eased to 11.3% from 13.7%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.2% in August, slowing from a 0.6% increase in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate moderated to 6.3% from 8.2% in July.
2026-09-11
Romania Inflation Falls to One-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Romania eased to 8.2% in July 2026 from 10.4% in June, remaining above market expectations of 7.9% but marking the lowest reading since July 2025. Inflation for non-food goods posted the sharpest slowdown, easing to 7.9% from 12.3% in June, largely due to a steep moderation in electricity price growth (2.9% vs 35.2%). Food inflation also slowed (5.0% vs 5.8%), reflecting softer price growth for vegetables, fruits, meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, and sugar. Meanwhile, service inflation was unchanged at 13.7%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.58% in July, accelerating from 0.06% in June. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate eased to 8.2% from 9.2% in the previous month.
2026-08-12