# Russian economic growth and inflation trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russian-economic-growth-and-inflation-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-01T19:12:59.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Russian economy has faced inflationary pressures driven by rising fuel prices and disrupted supplies. In September 2026, the Central Bank of Russia maintained its key interest rate at 14% to combat inflation, which had accelerated to 6.33% in August. This decision followed disruptions caused by drone attacks on refineries and high consumer demand.

By October 2026, the Ministry of Economic Development revised its economic outlook, raising the 2026 growth forecast to 0.6%. However, the ministry also increased its inflation forecast for the remainder of the year from 5.2% to 6.8%, citing fuel prices as a primary driver. Economic officials indicated that the budget framework aims to facilitate monetary easing and restore investment, with growth expected to be supported by domestic demand in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Russia raises 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.6%

Russia has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.6% while increasing its inflation outlook to 6.8% due to rising fuel costs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-raises-2026-economic-growth-forecast-to-06

### 2026-09-11: Russia Central Bank maintains interest rate at 14% amid rising inflation

The Central Bank of Russia has held its key interest rate at 14% as inflation rose to 6.33% in August, driven by fuel shortages and drone attacks on refineries.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-central-bank-holds-interest-rate-at-14-amid-rising-inflation

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