# Economic inflation and housing trends in Central Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-inflation-and-housing-trends-in-central-europe
> Updated: 2026-10-21T06:38:21.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2.

In mid-October 2026, the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy reported rising costs of living, with annual consumer price increases of 4.3% in Trieste and Udine. This inflation was primarily driven by energy and food costs, including significant hikes in liquid fuels and vegetables. The regional real estate market also trended upward, with property purchase prices rising 8% and rental rates increasing 6.2% year-on-year.

By late October 2026, economic data from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia showed varying trends. In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, annual inflation reached 5.7%, with monthly increases noted in transport, housing, utilities, and education. In Slovenia, the real estate market showed a divergence: prices for used residential properties increased, while prices for new residential properties fell during the second quarter of 2026.

Further developments in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina highlighted rising energy costs. Following a 16.21 percent price hike from the supplier Gazprom Export, the government approved a 12 percent increase in the wholesale price of natural gas, effective October 1, 2026. This marked the fourth price hike of the year, bringing cumulative increases since January to approximately 39 percent. To mitigate the impact on consumers, the government implemented price controls on 100 essential products to assist low-income households.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Central Bank reported a 9.9 percent increase in the total value of payment transactions through its systems during the first three quarters of the year, reaching approximately 159.09 billion KM. While export values rose by 6.3 percent to 13.4 billion KM, imports grew more rapidly to 24.15 billion KM, resulting in a foreign trade deficit exceeding 10.7 billion KM. The Central Bank projected annual inflation at 4.7 percent for the year.

## Claims

- The wholesale price of natural gas in the Federation of BiH increased by 12 percent. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Gazprom Export increased procurement prices by 16.21 percent. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The government introduced price controls for 100 products in the Federation of BiH. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Consumer prices in the Federation of BiH rose by 5.7 percent year-on-year in September 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's export value reached 13.4 billion KM in the first nine months of the year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The foreign trade deficit exceeded 10.7 billion KM. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The total value of transactions in the first three quarters of the year was approximately 159.09 billion KM. (single source)
- Increasing the salary base to 785 KM could cost the state budget an additional 150 million KM. (single source)
- The average net salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina in August 2026 was 1,701 KM. (single source)
- Expected inflation in BiH for the current year is 4.7 percent. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Bosnia and Herzegovina economic indicators show rising transactions and trade deficit

Bosnia and Herzegovina saw a 9.9% increase in transaction value to 159.09 billion KM in early 2026, while the trade deficit exceeded 10.7 billion KM as imports outpaced exports.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inflation-and-housing-market-trends-reported-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-and-slovenia

### 2026-10-15: Friuli Venezia Giulia faces rising inflation and housing costs

Friuli Venezia Giulia faces rising inflation and housing costs, with a 4.3% increase in consumer prices and an 8% rise in property purchase prices, led by high energy and fuel costs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/friuli-venezia-giulia-faces-rising-inflation-and-housing-costs

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