Central Bank publishes a review of inflation expectations in Uzbekistan
According to the results of the September survey, inflation expectations of the population amounted to 15.2%, entrepreneurs - 13.8%.
The Central Bank published a review of inflationary expectations of the population and business entities for September.
Inflationary expectations of the population regarding price growth for the next 12 months have maintained a downward trend and amounted to about 15.2%.
The population believes that the following factors will influence future price increases:
- rising prices for imported goods and basic foodstuffs (42%);
- currency depreciation (42%);
- artificial overpricing (31%).
In addition, compared to the previous month, the proportion of people who expect an increase in housing payments and rent has increased (from 15% to 18%).
Inflation expectations of business entities
By the end of September, inflation expectations of business representatives decreased by 0.3% or 13.8% compared to the previous month.
Business representatives believe that the following factors will affect the price increase:
- exchange rate changes (39%);
- the rise in the cost of fuel and transport services (35%);
- an increase in wages and pensions (23%).
Interruptions in the supply of raw materials from abroad and the presence of tariff and notarial restrictions on imports were also mentioned as reasons for a possible increase in prices.
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