Sales of consumer goods in Russia in January-August 2026 increased by 10.6% in monetary terms from year to year, Izvestia writes, citing Nielsen data. The main increase was provided by an increase in physical volumes of purchases by 6.5%, while in 2025 the market grew mainly due to price increases. According to analysts, a steady recovery in consumer demand increases inflationary pressure and may limit the central bank's ability to ease monetary policy.