The average level of consumer prices remained unchanged in June

Central Statistical Bureau data show that in June 2026, compared with May 2026, the average level of consumer prices remained unchanged. Among the main commodity groups, rise in prices for recreation, sport and culture and decline in prices for transport, in particular fuels for transport, contributed the most to the price level changes.

Compared with May 2026, in June 2026 rise in prices for recreation, sport and culture (up by 0.3 percentage points), housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (0.1 percentage points), as well as drop in prices for transport (down by 0.2 percentage points), food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.1 percentage points), as well as clothing and footwear (0.1 percentage points) contributed the most to the price level changes.

Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages declined by 0.5 % over the month. Price drop for fresh or chilled fruit-bearing vegetables (of 10.0 %), in particular tomatoes and cucumbers, had the strongest downward influence on the average price level within the group. Mainly due to the discounts, the average level of consumer prices fell for fresh or frozen fish (down by 7.6 %), butter (5.3 %), soft drinks (4.5 %), and olive oil (6.4 %). Promotional offers also resulted in lower prices of fresh berries (8.6 %) as well as fresh stone fruits and pome fruits (5.6 %), especially nectarines. Price declines were also recorded for fresh or chilled leafy or stem vegetables (5.1 %). Meanwhile, as promotional offers ended, prices of skimmed milk (3.4 %) and chocolate (2.6 %) increased. A rise was also registered in prices of fresh citrus fruits (5.7 %).

Prices within the clothing and footwear group fell by 1.6 %. Prices of garments reduced on average by 1.2 % while prices of shoes and other footwear by 3.3 %.

The average level of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel prices went up by 0.9 %. Price rise for heat energy (up by 1.3 %) had the strongest upward influence on the average price level within the group. Upturn was also registered in actual rentals for housing (up by 2.9 %), prices of electricity (0.8 %), charges for maintenance of multi-occupied buildings (1.1 %), and prices of materials for the maintenance and repair of the dwelling (1.6 %).

The average level of prices within health group decreased by 0.5 %, with medicines having the strongest downward influence on the average price level within the group.

Within the transport group, the overall level of prices went down by 1.8 %, mainly due to a 6.7 % fall in prices of fuels for transport, of which diesel prices dropped by 8.2 %, petrol prices by 2.5 %, and auto gas prices by 8.2 %. At the same time, passenger transport by air as well as maintenance and repair of personal transport equipment became more expensive.

The information and communication group saw a price rise of an average of 0.5 %, with the strongest upward impact coming from mobile telephone equipment.

The average level of prices within the recreation, sport and culture group went up by 2.9 %, mainly due to a rise in prices of package holidays and products for pets.

Prices for personal care, social protection, miscellaneous goods and services grew by 0.6 %. Prices of other appliances, articles and products for personal care had the strongest upward influence on the price level within the group, mainly following the end of promotional offers.

Within other commodity groups, the most notable price upturns were registered for spirits and liquors, bank services, restaurant and café services, as well as furnishings, while declines for hotel services, beer, and wine.

Over the year, the average level of consumer prices rose by 3.4 %

Compared with June 2025, in June 2026 the average level of consumer prices* increased by 3.4 %. Among the main commodity groups, the average level of consumer prices was mainly influenced by the rise in prices for housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (1.2 percentage points), in particular heat energy, electricity and natural gas. Rise in prices for transport (0.9 percentage points), recreation, sport and culture (0.5 percentage points), restaurants and accommodation services (0.3 percentage points), as well as health (0.3 percentage points) also had significant upward influence on the overall price level.

Prices within the group of food and non-alcoholic beverages decreased by 0.9 % over the year. Butter (down by 19.3 %) had the strongest downward influence on the average price level within the group. Declines were also recorded in prices of potatoes (20.6 %), cheese (3.7 %), preparations of meat (2.9 %), olive oil (23.0 %), fresh dates, figs and tropical fruits (14.2 %), fresh or chilled leafy or stem vegetables (20.2 %), fresh stone fruits and pome fruits (9.7 %), fresh, chilled or frozen meat of pigs (2.2 %), fresh or frozen fish (6.2 %), skimmed milk (4.0 %), preparations of vegetables, tubers, plantains and pulses (4.8 %), chocolate (2.8 %), other fresh fruits (7.9 %), as well as fruit and vegetable juices (4.5 %). Meanwhile, price rises were registered for fresh or chilled fruit-bearing vegetables (13.3 %), bread (3.7 %), dried, salted or smoked fish (32.8 %), coffee (0.2 %), fresh, chilled or frozen meat of poultry (2.6 %), eggs (4.7 %), as well as fresh citrus fruits (5.0 %).

The average level of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel prices went up by 7.2 %. The most significant price rise was recorded for heat energy (7.6 %). Upturn was also registered in prices of electricity (7.0 %), natural gas (16.6 %), solid fuels (7.3 %), water supply (8.7 %), sewage collection (12.1 %), charges for maintenance of multi-occupied buildings (3.8 %), actual rentals for housing (4.7 %), services for the maintenance, repair and security of the dwelling (6.3 %), and refuse collection (5.2 %).

The average price level within the health group increased by 4.0 %. Over the year, prices went up for outpatient curative and rehabilitative services, dental services, medicines, diagnostic imaging services, and medical laboratory services. 

Within the transport group, the average level of prices went up by 7.1 %, mainly due to a 16.8 % rise in prices of fuels for transport. Diesel prices grew by 18.9 %, petrol prices by 15.6 %, and auto gas prices by 5.4 %. Increase was also observed in prices of maintenance and repair of personal transport equipment, passenger transport by road, and passenger transport by air. Meanwhile, price declines were registered for spare parts and accessories for personal transport equipment. 

The average price level within the recreation, sport and culture group went up by 4.8 %. Increases were recorded for package holidays, products for pets, sporting services, as well as newspapers and periodicals. At the same time, the average price level for garden products, plants and flowers decreased.

Within the restaurants and accommodation services group, the average level of prices went up by 7.9 %. Prices of hotel services increased on average by 7.0 %. Upturn was also observed in prices of food and beverage serving services, of which for restaurant and café services prices rose by 4.7 % and for canteens, cafeterias and refectories services by 3.5 %. 

Prices for personal care, social protection, miscellaneous goods and services rose by 5.0 %. Price increases were recorded for other appliances, articles and products for personal care, hairdressing salons and personal grooming establishments services, retirement home fee for elderly persons, as well as jewellery and watches. Meanwhile, child care services became cheaper.

Within other commodity groups, the most notable price rises were registered for cigarettes, tertiary education, mobile telephone equipment, bundled telecommunication services, bank services, subscriptions to audiovisual streaming services and rental of audiovisual content and internet services, furnishings, as well as household cleaning and maintenance products. At the same time, declines were observed in the prices of spirits and liquors, beer, wine, as well as shoes and other footwear.

Price changes by commodity group

(per cent)

Compared with the 2025 average, the average level of consumer prices in June 2026 was 3.8 % higher. Prices of goods increased by 2.8 % and prices of services by 6.4 %.

In June 2026, annual average inflation, measured by comparing the average level of consumer prices in the previous 12 months with that in the preceding 12 months, was 3.5 %.

Information on consumer price changes in July 2026 will be published on 11 August.

Methodological information

The consumer price survey is a sample survey with targeted sample at all levels. It is conducted each month from 4th to 20th date, distributing the price collection evenly over the survey period. In 2026, the CPI sample includes 558 goods and services, the prices of which are recorded regularly. Approximately 2 000 trade and services outlets are surveyed. In total, about 23.7 thousand prices are observed each month.

* The annual inflation reflects consumer price changes, comparing the average price level in the comparison month with the average price level in the corresponding month of the previous year.

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