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Russia's Annual Inflation Slows to 5.31% in May, Ministry Records 5.39% for Late May

Russia's annual inflation eased to 5.31% in May, according to Rosstat, while the Economy Ministry recorded 5.39% for the week of May 26 to June 1. Weekly inflation ticked up slightly in early June, with the annual rate at 5.5% as of June 8.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 3–10, 2026 Published Aug 15

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Russia's annual inflation slowed to 5.31% in May, down from 5.58% in April, according to data published by the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat). The Ministry of Economic Development separately reported annual inflation of 5.39% for the week from May 26 to June 1, and 5.5% for the week from June 2 to 8, based on its current price situation reviews.

Coverage Comparison

The figures come from two official sources: Rosstat, which compiles monthly inflation data, and the Ministry of Economic Development, which publishes weekly price assessments. All reports were carried by TASS, the Russian state news agency, which cited the respective authorities.

For May, Rosstat reported that consumer prices rose 0.17% month-on-month. Food prices fell 0.85% from April but were up 2.86% year-on-year. Nonfood prices increased 0.17% month-on-month and 4.19% annually, while services prices surged 1.55% monthly and 10.13% year-on-year.

The ministry's weekly data for May 26 to June 1 showed weekly inflation of 0.15%, with food prices up 0.12% (including a 1.1% rise for fruits and vegetables), nonfood prices up 0.04%, and monitored services prices up 0.44%. Annual inflation at that point stood at 5.39%.

For the June 2–8 period, the ministry reported weekly inflation of 0.2%, with food prices up 0.23% (fruits and vegetables up 2.21%, other foods nearly flat at 0.04%), nonfood prices up 0.16%, and services prices declining to 0.24%. The annual rate reached 5.5% as of June 8.

The two data sets differ slightly due to methodology and timing: Rosstat's monthly figures for May reflect the full month, while the ministry's weekly figures are snapshots of shorter periods. The May annual figure of 5.31% is lower than the ministry's late-May weekly figure of 5.39%, reflecting the differing measurement windows.

Key Claims

Annual inflation in Russia declined from 5.58% in April to 5.31% in May 2026, as reported by Rosstat.
Consumer prices rose 0.17% month-on-month in May, according to the same source.
Food prices dropped 0.85% monthly but rose 2.86% annually in May (Rosstat).
Nonfood prices increased 0.17% month-on-month and 4.19% year-on-year (Rosstat).
Services prices rose 1.55% monthly and 10.13% annually in May (Rosstat).
Annual inflation stood at 5.39% for the week May 26–June 1, per the Ministry of Economic Development.
Weekly inflation for May 26–June 1 was 0.15%, with food up 0.12%, nonfood up 0.04%, and services up 0.44%.
Annual inflation reached 5.5% as of June 8, with weekly inflation at 0.2% for June 2–8; food prices rose 0.23%, nonfood 0.16%, and services prices declined 0.24%.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC

Framing: Neutral — Informative

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia equaled 5.5% from June 2 to 8
Inflation totaled 0.2% over the week from June 2 to 8, 2026 in the consumer market
Prices changed by 0.23% over the reporting week in the food sector
Price growth rates stood at 0.16% in the nonfood segment
Annual inflation was recorded at the level of 5.5% as of June 8

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TASS — English as of Jun 3, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC

Framing: Neutral — Informative

Facts Included:

Annual inflation in Russia was recorded at the level of 5.39% from May 26 to June 1
Inflation stood at 0.15% over the week from May 26 to June 1, 2026
Prices changed by 0.12% for foods
Price growth rates dropped to 0.04% in the nonfoods sector
Price dynamics totaled 0.44% in the monitored services sector

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TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC

Framing: Neutral — Informative

Facts Included:

Annual inflation declined from 5.58% in April to 5.31% in May
Consumer prices ticked up by 0.17% month-on-month
Foods prices dropped 0.85% monthly but moved up by 2.86% annually in May 2026
Nonfoods prices increased by 0.17% month on month and by 4.19% year on year
Services had the upsurge in prices by 1.55% monthly and by 10.13% annually in May 2026

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia equaled 5.5% from June 2 to 8. Annual inflation was recorded at the level of 5.5% as of June 8.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimInflation totaled 0.2% over the week from June 2 to 8, 2026 in the consumer market.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimPrices changed by 0.23% over the reporting week in the food sector.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimPrice growth rates stood at 0.16% in the nonfood segment.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimAnnual inflation in Russia was recorded at the level of 5.39% from May 26 to June 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 3, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
ClaimInflation stood at 0.15% over the week from May 26 to June 1, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 3, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
ClaimAnnual inflation declined from 5.58% in April to 5.31% in May.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimConsumer prices ticked up by 0.17% month-on-month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimFoods prices dropped 0.85% monthly but moved up by 2.86% annually in May 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimNonfoods prices increased by 0.17% month on month and by 4.19% year on year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimServices had the upsurge in prices by 1.55% monthly and by 10.13% annually in May 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 3 articles consulted: TASS — English 11 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15