EconomyPublished: 8 October 2026 at 13:57

Fuel, electricity and heating got pricier in Latvia in September, while food became cheaper

In September, Latvian residents paid more for fuel, electricity and heating. At the same time, prices of several food products fell.

In September, household spending in Latvia rose in several areas that matter in everyday life. Residents had to pay more for fuel, electricity and heating.

The food market showed a different picture: prices of a number of food products went down, so some of the costs at the shop checkout could be reduced.

The information available at this point only describes the general trends. The exact size of the price changes and the list of specific products are not detailed here.

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