Vietnam forecasts 2026 inflation at 4.5%–4.7%
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and State Bank both forecast average inflation of 4.5%–4.7% in 2026. The consumer price index rose 4.57% year on year in the first 10 months. The government has called for close monitoring of energy and essential goods prices at year-end and for electricity price cuts and gasoline tax reductions to be reflected in the prices of goods and services.
