Inflation expectations among the population rose to 13.5%.

      As reported by the Bank of Russia, in August households' inflation expectations rose from 13% to 13.5%. This means that people expect approximately that level of inflation in a year's time.

      Experts also noted a decline in the consumer sentiment index. The share of citizens preferring to save their spare funds increased to 52.2%, but it is still below the recent years' average of 53.9%.

      As for firms' price expectations, they increased. The average rate of increase in selling prices expected by companies over the next three months amounted to 3.7% year-on-year. This is due to accelerating cost growth and a change in the assessment of future demand.

      According to the Bank of Russia's forecast, annual inflation in 2025 will fall to 6–7%. In 2026, experts expect it to return to 4%, where it will remain.