In October, the annual inflation rate in Belarus was 4.7%, according to Belstat. The previous month, the indicator was 4.6%. Over the year, paid services became 8.7% more expensive. Food products increased in price by 2.5%, and non-food items by 4.4%. In October, inflation was 0.3% compared to September. Paid services decreased in price by 0.3% over the month. Food products became 0.5% more expensive in October, and non-food items by 0.6%. It was previously reported that the republic plans to keep inflation within 7% per annum by the end of 2026.