Cuba inflation surges 25% since January; sausages lead September at 11.7%

Cuban consumer prices rose 11.7% for sausages and hot dogs in September, contributing to a near 25% cumulative increase since January. The national currency has depreciated 39% against the dollar, indicating accelerating inflation and currency weakness. This signals deteriorating macroeconomic stability in Cuba, though the data is from a single source and may not capture the full official picture.