Cu cât sunt mai mari preţurile de consum faţă de media anului 2017 - date INS august 2026 - Economica.net

In August 2026, consumer prices in Romania were 1.8 times higher than the average in 2017, with significant increases in electricity, RCA insurance, and food products. Inflation rates have been rising since 2021, peaking at 13.8% in 2023. Monthly price increases are generally low, but cumulative effects lead to significant consumer cost increases. The analysis highlights that food prices rose notably, especially for lamb, chocolate, and cheese, while non-food items like electricity saw over 2.6 times increases. Service prices also surged, particularly in RCA insurance and utilities. The president of INS warns about salary disparities in the statistical sector, emphasizing the need for better remuneration and legislation to retain specialists.