Meat, dairy, and energy drive February inflation perceptions above 15%
In February, inflation perceptions among citizens of Uzbekistan reached a multi-month high, according to the Central Bank.

Photo: KUN.UZ
The average perceived price increase over the past twelve months was 15.1%, up by 0.4% from the previous month. The median figure rose by just 0.1 percentage points, reaching 11.8%.
The highest perceived inflation was recorded in Tashkent at 19%, a 3% increase from January. Following closely were Fergana region (18.2%) and Tashkent region (17.1%). The lowest estimates came from Navoi region (12.6%), Jizzakh region (12.8%), and Syrdarya region (13%).
By sector, the most significant perceived inflation was observed in manufacturing (16.6%), education (16.1%), and IT and the public sector (15.7%). Lower perceptions were noted in the food service industry (12.5%), tourism (13.1%), and among students (13.7%).
Consistent with previous surveys, citizens with higher incomes reported greater price increases. Those earning 15 million UZS or more per month perceived inflation at 19.8%, while the 10–15 million UZS income bracket estimated it at 17.2%.
In contrast, households with incomes below 5 million UZS provided below-average estimates. Individuals earning 2–3 million UZS reported 13.7%, while those earning less than 2 million UZS cited 14.4%.
Compared to January, a significantly higher proportion of respondents - 57% - noted price hikes in meat and dairy products. Meanwhile, the share of those highlighting increases in electricity and gas prices slightly declined to 39%, and gasoline to 37%.
Other goods and services perceived as more expensive included fruits and vegetables (32%), medications (30%), transportation (25%), and vegetable oil (22%). Bread, flour, confectionery, and educational services were the least frequently mentioned, each at 11%.
Recommended
List of streets and intersections being repaired in Tashkent published
SOCIETY | 19:12 / 16.05.2024
Uzbekistan's flag flies high on Oceania's tallest volcano
SOCIETY | 17:54 / 15.05.2024
New tariffs to be introduced in Tashkent public transport
SOCIETY | 14:55 / 05.05.2023
Onix and Tracker cars withdrawn from sale
BUSINESS | 10:20 / 05.05.2023
Latest news
-
Toxic smoke covers Navoi city, residents report health concerns, Navoiyazot denies responsibility
SOCIETY | 19:39 / 19.07.2025
-
Chinese company Baibuting launches $1.8 billion green energy project in Akhangaran
BUSINESS | 18:16 / 19.07.2025
-
Baby born aboard Uzbekistan Airways flight from Istanbul to Tashkent
SOCIETY | 18:02 / 19.07.2025
-
Uzbekistan set to increase fruit and vegetable exports to Mongolia tenfold, invest $100 million in joint projects
BUSINESS | 17:59 / 19.07.2025
Related News

12:46 / 18.07.2025
Foreign currency sales by citizens exceed purchases by $3.7 billion – CB

21:09 / 17.07.2025
Remittances to Uzbekistan grow 27% amid strong labor demand abroad

13:04 / 09.07.2025
Central Bank of Uzbekistan reports decline in reserves, while gold volume and value climb

10:32 / 09.07.2025