MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. Inflation expectations in Russia fell sharply in October to 13.2% from 14.2% in September, according to a survey by InFOM for the Bank of Russia.
Observed inflation went down to 14.5% in October from 15.1% in September, according to the regulator. Annual inflation expected by Russians within five years rose to 12.2% in October from 10.7% in the previous month. Expected inflation among those with savings fell to 11.6% in October from 12.8% in September, while expected inflation among those without savings declined to 14.6% from 15.4%, respectively.
The survey was held from October 5 to 15, 2026 among at least 2,000 adult respondents in Russia.