BUCHAREST, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Romania's annual inflation rate edged down slightly to 9.69 percent in December from 9.76 percent in November, but remained elevated, data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) showed on Wednesday.
Romania closed 2025 with an average annual inflation rate of 7.3 percent, up from 5.6 percent in 2024, highlighting persistent price pressures across the economy.
In December, services recorded the fastest price growth, rising by around 11 percent year-on-year. Prices of non-food goods increased by 10.48 percent, while food prices rose by 7.75 percent compared with December 2024.
Romania's annual inflation is projected to average 5.9 percent in 2026 before easing to 3.8 percent in 2027, marking a steady moderation from the peak levels seen in 2025, according to the European Commission's November 2025 macroeconomic forecast. ■
