09.09.202512:30:00UTC+00Ukraine's Inflation Rate Cools in August as CPI Slows to 13.2%

Amid ongoing economic challenges, Ukraine's inflation rate saw a decline in August 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on September 9. The CPI, which measures the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services, has come down to 13.2% on a year-over-year comparison—marking a noteworthy decrease from the July rate of 14.1%.

This downward trend offers a glimmer of hope for the Ukrainian economy, which has been grappling with persistent inflationary pressures. The figures highlight a significant deceleration in inflation over the month, reflecting a gradual easing of price hikes that consumers have faced.

The year-over-year measure underlines a comparison of the monthly change with the same month of the previous year, indicating that while inflationary pressures remain, they have somewhat softened compared to the earlier spike. This latest development is likely to have implications for monetary policy and economic stability discussions in Ukraine, offering potential relief for consumers beset by rising costs over the past months.