Bulgaria's Inflation Rises to Third Highest in European Union

Bulgaria's inflation rises to third highest across the European Union this September. Annual inflation reached five point six percent in September, speeding up sharply.

Only Romania and Lithuania recorded higher rates among all European Union members.

Energy prices jumped eighteen point nine percent yearly, driving the eurozone's inflation. Services and food categories also pushed prices upward across the entire region.

Core inflation rose to two point five percent, excluding energy and food. Bulgaria's rate remained one point eight points above the combined regional average.