According to data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the average annual inflation rate was recorded at 4.3%, while the separate measure of annual inflation stood at 5.7%. For the month of June 2026, the CPI indicated that the change in the prices of consumer goods and services, when compared to May, was 0.5%. The calculation of the harmonized annual inflation rate was significantly influenced by increases across several key sectors.
Major contributors to this rate included the rising costs associated with heating energy, petrol, and diesel. Furthermore, price hikes were noted in the maintenance and repair of personal vehicles, as well as in public catering services provided by restaurants, cafes, and similar establishments. Other notable factors driving the inflation figures included the cost of cigarettes, holiday travel packages, and fuel for other personal vehicles.
Increases were also observed in the prices of spirits and liqueurs, plants, seeds, and flowers, alongside higher costs for beer. Additionally, the rise in rental payments for both the main place of residence and other properties contributed to the overall harmonized annual inflation metric. These varied price adjustments paint a detailed picture of the cost pressures impacting consumer spending during the period.
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