Annual Inflation in Kazakhstan Slows to 10.6%
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In April 2026, monthly inflation in Kazakhstan was 0.8%, Orda.kz reports. Food prices rose by 0.7%, while non-food goods and paid services increased by 0.9%.
According to data published by the Bureau of National Statistics, among food products the prices of bananas and oranges fell by 3%, greens and beans by 0.6%, marshmallows by 0.5%, and dried apricots by 0.4%.
At the same time, grapes rose in price by 5.6%, butter and caramel by 1.2%, potatoes by 0.8%, cottage cheese by 0.6%, rolls and cupcakes by 0.4%, and lemons and lentils by 0.3%.
Among non-food goods, washing machines fell in price by 1.2%, paracetamol by 0.8%, contact lens solution by 0.7%, blenders by 0.6%, and televisions by 0.4%. Price growth was recorded for wristwatches at 4%, cement at 2.4%, personal hygiene products at 1.5%, and detergents and cleaning products at 0.7%.
In the paid services sector, medical insurance for tourists became cheaper by 1.9%. At the same time, cleaning services rose in price by 0.8%, cosmetology services by 0.7%, and computer and laptop repair by 0.3%.
On an annual basis, inflation in April 2026 amounted to 10.6%, slowing by 0.4 percentage points compared with March. Prices for non-food goods increased by 11.7%, food products by 11.3%, and paid services by 8.9%, the bureau said.
In annual terms, cabbage became cheaper by 24.4%, garlic by 7.8%, beets by 4.7%, and bananas by 1.7%. At the same time, pears rose in price by 10.8%, honey by 9.1%, marmalade by 7.6%, yeast by 7%, and granulated sugar by 4.2%.
Over the year, iron prices increased by 20.7%, toothpaste by 14.6%, chargers by 6.8%, tablecloths by 6.4%, and kitchen knives by 2.5%.
At the same time, legal services rose in price by 10%, while communication services increased by 3.2%.
Original author: Alexander Smolin
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