The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) increased by 5.2% in August 2026 compared with August 2025, mainly due to the cost of energy and services, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Thursday.
Compared with August 2025, the categories Restaurants and Accommodation Services (13.3%) and Transport (9.8%) recorded the largest increases.
The largest negative changes were observed in the categories Clothing and Footwear (-5.5%) and Information and Communication (-1.6%).
The largest change among the economic categories, was observed in the category Energy (15%).
Compared with July 2026, the HICP increased further by 1.5% in August 2026. The largest increases were recorded in the categories Transport (5.5%), Restaurants and Accommodation Services (2.7%), and Recreation, Sports and Culture (1.2%), and the main decrease in Clothing and Footwear (-1.5%)
The largest change among the economic categories, both compared with August 2025 and July 2026, was observed in the category Energy (15,0% and 4,0% respectively).
The largest change among the economic categories, was, again, observed in the category Energy (4%).