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Russia's annual inflation eases to 5.58% in April, ministry data shows

Russia's annual inflation slowed to 58% in April 2026 from 86% in March, according to the Economy Ministry. Weekly price dynamics showed a gradual cooling, with food prices declining in several periods, though services continued to rise. The figures are drawn from Rosstat and ministry data reported by TASS.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 distinct · 1 masthead · 6 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 1 – May 15, 2026 Published Aug 14

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Russia's annual inflation rate eased to 58% in April 2026, down from 86% in March, according to data from the Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat) as reported by TASS. Consumer prices rose 14% month-on-month in April, with food prices declining 2% while non-food prices and services increased.

Coverage Comparison

The data on inflation comes exclusively from Russian state news agency TASS, which has reported on multiple weekly and monthly releases from the Ministry of Economic Development and Rosstat. All figures are attributed to these official sources. No independent, non-Russian outlets were included in the available material.

Across the reports, a consistent picture emerges: annual inflation peaked around 95% in early April, then gradually declined through April and into May. The exact figures vary by reporting period, as expected with weekly updates.

Key Claims

Annual inflation trend: According to the Ministry of Economic Development, annual inflation stood at 86% as of March 30. It rose to 95% for the week of March 31 to April 6, then remained at 86% for the week of April 7 to 13. By April 14 to 20, it had eased to 77%, and further to 6% for the week of April 28 to May 4. Rosstat's monthly figure for April came in at 58%, confirming the downward trend.

Weekly price changes: The ministry's weekly reviews show inflation slowing week by week. For the week of March 24 to 30, prices rose 17%. The following week (March 31 to April 6), inflation stood at 19%. By April 14 to 20, prices were essentially flat 01%). In the final week of April (April 28 to May 4), prices declined by 02%.

Sector breakdown: Food prices showed the most volatility. In the week of March 31 to April 6, food prices rose 17%, with fruits and vegetables up 18%. By April 7 to 13, food price growth dropped to 03%. In the week of April 14 to 20, food prices fell 04%. The decline accelerated to 3% in the week of April 28 to May 4, driven by a 66% drop in fruits and vegetables. Non-food prices generally rose modestly 05% to 1% weekly). Services prices declined sharply in early April (down 39% in the week of March 31 to April 6) but then rose in late April (up 5% in the week of April 28 to May 4).

Monthly data for April: Rosstat reported that in April 2026, food prices decreased 2% month-on-month but were still 02% higher than a year earlier. Non-food prices rose 26% month-on-month 88% year-on-year). Services increased 47% month-on-month and 9% year-on-year, reflecting a continued upward trend in that sector.

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TASS — English · 6 articles

Framing: Inflation decrease

as of Apr 8, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

Framing: Inflation increase

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia was 5.95% from March 31 to April 6
Inflation stood at 0.19% over the week from March 31 to April 6
Food prices hiked by 0.17%
Prices in the monitored services sector dropped by 0.39%

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as of Apr 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC

Framing: Inflation decrease

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia was 5.77% from April 14 to 20
Prices did not actually change (0.01%) over the week from April 14 to 20
Prices for foods lost 0.04%
Prices changed by 0.09% in the monitored services sector

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as of May 6, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

Framing: Inflation decrease

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia was 5.6% from April 28 to May 4
Prices declined by 0.02% over the week from April 28 to May 4
The price drop accelerated to 0.3% for foods
Prices fell by 0.07% to other foods

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as of Apr 15, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC

Framing: Inflation stability

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia stood at 5.86% from April 7 to 13
The price growth rates dropped to 0.03% for foods
Prices declined by 0.15% for fruits and vegetables
Prices of other foods slowed down to 0.05%

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as of May 15, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia in April 2026 was 5.58%
Consumer prices increased by 0.14% month-on-month
Food prices decreased by 0.2% month-on-month
Non-food prices increased by 0.26% month-on-month
Services increased in price by 0.47% compared to March

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as of Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC

Framing: Inflation stability

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia was recorded at the level of 5.86% as of March 30
Inflation geared down to 0.17% from March 24 to 30
Prices continued growing at a moderate pace for foods (0.09%)
Prices dropped for fruits and vegetables (0.25%)
Price growth rates for other foods totaled 0.12%

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia was 5.95% from March 31 to April 6.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 8, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimInflation stood at 0.19% over the week from March 31 to April 6.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 8, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimFood prices hiked by 0.17% from March 31 to April 6.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 8, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimPrices in the monitored services sector dropped by 0.39% from March 31 to April 6.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 8, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia was 5.77% from April 14 to 20.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrices did not actually change (0.01%) over the week from April 14 to 20.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrices for foods lost 0.04% from April 14 to 20.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrices changed by 0.09% in the monitored services sector from April 14 to 20.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 22, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia was 5.6% from April 28 to May 4.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 6, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimPrices declined by 0.02% over the week from April 28 to May 4.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 6, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe price drop accelerated to 0.3% for foods from April 28 to May 4.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 6, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimPrices fell by 0.07% to other foods from April 28 to May 4.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 6, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia stood at 5.86% from April 7 to 13.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 15, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimThe price growth rates dropped to 0.03% for foods from April 7 to 13.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 15, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrices declined by 0.15% for fruits and vegetables from April 7 to 13.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 15, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrices of other foods slowed down to 0.05% from April 7 to 13.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 15, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia in April 2026 was 5.58%.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
ClaimConsumer prices increased by 0.14% month-on-month in April 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
ClaimFood prices decreased by 0.2% month-on-month in April 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
ClaimNon-food prices increased by 0.26% month-on-month in April 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
ClaimServices increased in price by 0.47% compared to March 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia was recorded at the level of 5.86% as of March 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
ClaimInflation geared down to 0.17% from March 24 to 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrices continued growing at a moderate pace for foods (0.09%) from March 24 to 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrices dropped for fruits and vegetables (0.25%) from March 24 to 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
ClaimPrice growth rates for other foods totaled 0.12% from March 24 to 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via TASS — English as of Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC

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1 distinct · 1 masthead · 6 articles consulted: TASS — English 26 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14