Consumer prices 1.8% higher on average than in same month of previous year
Consumer prices were 1.8% higher on average in May 2026 than a year earlier. Prices remained unchanged on average compared to April.
In 12 months, compared to May 2025:
Food prices increased by 0.5% (and went down by 2.1% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of other bakery products by 9.2%, that of buffet products by 7.0%, prepaid fixed-price meal prices at canteens by 6.2%, the price of candies and honey by 5.8%, that of meals at restaurants by 5.7% and fresh domestic and tropical fruit prices by 4.5%. Within the product group, the price of canned meat lessened by 29.5%, that of butter by 11.1%, pork prices by 10.1%, the price of cheese by 9.4%, that of pasta products by 7.2%, milk prices by 6.3% and the price of potatoes by 2.6%. Services became 4.3%, within which theatre tickets 17.6%, recreation abroad 15.6%, the transport of goods 10.5%, other public entertainment tickets and the repairs and maintenance of vehicles both 8.0%, personal care services 7.8% and recreation in the country 5.2% more expensive. Alcoholic beverage and tobacco prices rose by 3.3%, within which tobacco prices by 4.1%. 2.0% less was to be paid for electricity, gas and other fuels, within which 7.1% less for natural and manufactured gas and 2.5% more for electricity. Consumer durable prices were up by 2.4%, within which jewellery cost 28.1%, motorcycles 6.9%, living and dining room furniture 3.8% and second-hand passenger cars 3.7% more for consumers. Pharmaceutical products became 2.5% and motor fuels 2.0% more expensive.
In one month, compared to April 2026:
Consumer prices stagnated on average. Food prices were reduced by 0.3% on average (by 0.6% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which potatoes cost 32.3%, fresh domestic and tropical fruits 1.2% and other bakery products and edible oil both 0.5% more, while fresh vegetables 10.6%, eggs 4.6%, cheese 2.9%, coffee at shops and dried vegetables both 1.6%, sugar 1.4%, bread, chocolate and cocoa and milk all 1.1%, pork 0.8% and milk products (excluding cheese) 0.6% less for consumers. Service prices increased by 0.2% on average, within which recreation in the country cost 3.0% more, while other travels 3.1% and recreation abroad 0.2% less for consumers. Electricity, gas and other fuel prices were cut by 0.8%, within which the price of natural and manufactured gas diminished by 2.1% and that of purchased heat stagnated (Press release). Alcoholic beverage and tobacco prices rose by 0.2%, within which the price of tobacco by 0.2% and that of alcoholic beverages by 0.1%. Motor fuel prices stagnated, and clothing and footwear cost 0.8% more for consumers.
Consumer price indices, May 2026
(%)
| Denomination | Previous month = 100.0 | Corresponding month of previous year = 100.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index | 100.0 | 101.8 |
| Harmonised index of consumer prices | 100.0 | 102.3 |
| Core inflation (original, seasonally unadjusted)a) | 100.0 | 102.0 |
| Consumer price index for pensioners | 99.9 | 101.5 |
a) The seasonally adjusted index is available in Table 1.2.1.9 of Summary tables (Stadat).