industrial inflation

Import Producer Prices Surge Amid Energy Cost Increases

Serbia is experiencing renewed inflationary pressures in its imported industrial price dynamics, primarily driven by rising input costs associated with energy and upstream commodities. Recent data indicates a significant increase in producer prices for imported industrial products, particularly in early 2026, where the energy component has emerged as the leading factor. The price indices for imported energy products have recorded notable increases, reaching 108.7 month-on-month and 113.7 year-on-year. This sharp rise reflects a substantial escalation in costs compared to both…