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Annual inflation reached 6.9% in October 2026, driven by a 40% increase in fuel prices and rising service costs. Consumer prices rose by 0.82% from September, with a 12-month average inflation rate of 9%. Fuel prices surged by 22.46%, with gasoline up 32.91% and diesel by 43.45%. Services saw an 11.23% increase, with significant hikes in rents and telecommunications. Food prices rose by 3.07%, with coffee and eggs seeing notable increases, while fresh fruits became cheaper. Overall, prices increased by 6.3% since the beginning of the year, indicating persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in services and energy products, which will influence monetary policy decisions in Romania.