The annual inflation rate in Kazakhstan eased to 10.2% in July 2026 from 10.3% in June, marking the lowest reading since March 2025. Food inflation slowed to 10.1% from 10.4%, mainly reflecting deflation in fruits, nuts, and berries (-0.8% vs 1.5%) and slower price growth for meat and poultry (15.8% vs 17.6%) and eggs (14.2% vs 15.3%). Meanwhile, inflation for non-food products held steady at 11.7%, with detergent prices unchanged at 11.1%, while inflation for paid services edged up to 9.2% from 9.0%, driven by faster price growth in housing and utilities (5.7% vs 5.1%), rental property (14.6% vs 13.9%), and the maintenance, repair, and security of residential premises (12.5% vs 11.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased slightly to 0.6% in July from a 0.8% increase in June and marking the slowest monthly inflation in four months.