Core Insights - Bosnia and Herzegovina's inflation rate has reached double the EU average, with a reported rate of 4.2% in September compared to the EU's 2.2% [1] - Significant price increases were noted in the hospitality sector (8.0%) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (7.8%), while clothing and footwear (-7.5%) and transportation (-0.8%) saw price declines [1] - The Eurozone's inflation rate rose from 2% in August to 2.2% in September, marking a five-month high, driven by narrowing energy price declines and rising service prices [1] Economic Analysis - Economists attribute Bosnia's high inflation primarily to domestic policies, including raising the minimum wage without reducing taxes, increasing electricity and public service prices, and a lack of measures to curb inflation and unreasonable price hikes [1] - The heavy reliance on imports due to insufficient support for local production exacerbates the inflation issue in Bosnia [1] - In contrast, the EU maintains controllable inflation through a superior business environment, adequate market competition, and stable fiscal policies [1]