{"id":81337,"date":"2025-11-11T18:10:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=81337"},"modified":"2025-11-11T18:41:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:41:27","slug":"slight-increase-in-inflation-in-october-energy-and-food-remain-key-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/slight-increase-in-inflation-in-october-energy-and-food-remain-key-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Slight Increase in Inflation in October; Energy and Food Remain Key Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the latest report from INSTAT, Albania\u2019s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.3% in October 2025 compared to the same month last year, marking a slight increase in inflation after several months of stability.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to September, prices increased by 0.1%, indicating a steady trend in the cost of living.<\/p>\n<p>The category that contributed most to this increase was \u201cRent, water, fuels, and energy,\u201d which recorded a 4.3% annual rise and had the highest impact on total inflation.<\/p>\n<p>It was followed by \u201cFood and non-alcoholic beverages,\u201d which continue to weigh heavily on household budgets, as well as \u201cFurniture and household equipment,\u201d \u201cAlcoholic beverages and tobacco,\u201d and \u201cHotels, cafes, and restaurants,\u201d with increases ranging from 2.4% to 3.1%.<\/p>\n<p>Data show that food and energy prices remain the main drivers of inflation, while sectors such as transport and healthcare have remained almost unchanged.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to last year, Albania\u2019s inflation rate remains below the Bank of Albania\u2019s 3% target, but recent months show a slow upward trend, largely linked to rising energy and basic service costs.<\/p>\n<p>INSTAT\u2019s October 2025 report indicates that while prices are stabilizing, housing, energy bills, and food costs continue to put pressure on household spending.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the latest report from INSTAT, Albania\u2019s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.3% in October 2025 compared to the same month last year, marking a slight increase in inflation after several months of stability. 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