Expert: Inflation in Moldova Is Set to Rise Steadily

The seasonal decline in fruit and vegetable prices in Moldova will come to an end soon, with prices expected to rise. At the same time, prices for non-food goods are expected to continue their upward trend, and in this situation, inflation in the country is set to rise steadily. This view was expressed by economist Vladimir Golovatiuc, PhD in Economics. He drew attention to changes in inflation in the country in August 2026 in terms of future prospects. The annual inflation rate rose from 6.3% in July to 7.0% in August, according to noi.md. This came as food prices in August 2026 fell by 1.2% from July, including a 6.5% drop in vegetable prices, with tomatoes down by 21%, potatoes 16% and onions 8%. Overall inflation, however, continued to rise both month-on-month and year-on-year in August. The is due to rising prices for non-food goods which offset the fall in food prices. Take fuel prices, for example. Their rise in August 2026 pushed overall prices up by 0.42%, while the fall in food prices pulled them down by the same 0.42%. It was the rise in prices for other non-food goods, excluding fuel, that drove inflation higher. The economist, who holds a PhD in Economics, noted that the seasonal fall in fruit and vegetable prices will soon come to an end, with prices set to rise. At the same time, prices for non-food goods will continue to rise, driven by economic conditions in Moldova and the Persian Gulf region. “There are no favourable prospects in either region. Consequently, inflation will rise steadily,” Vladimir Golovatiuc emphasised.