Bulgaria Inflation Rate at 3-Month High

2026-04-14 08:53 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Bulgaria rose to 4.1% in March 2026, revised from 3.9% in the preliminary estimate, following a 3.3% increase in the previous month.

This marked the highest reading since December 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (5.8% vs -1.9% in February), driven by rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.

Inflation also continued in housing and utilities (4.1% vs 3.6%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.2%).

At the same time, deflation eased in information and communication (-2.7% vs -3.1%).

Meanwhile, price growth softened in food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 3.9%), furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (0.1% vs 0.5%), and education (8.5% vs 8.6%).

Moreover, inflation was unchanged in clothing and footwear after a 0.4% increase, while deflation persisted in health (-4.6% vs -4.1%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.9% in March, revised from 0.7% in the initial estimate, from 0.4% in the prior month.



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Bulgaria Inflation Rate at 3-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Bulgaria rose to 4.1% in March 2026, revised from 3.9% in the preliminary estimate, following a 3.3% increase in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since December 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (5.8% vs -1.9% in February), driven by rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict. Inflation also continued in housing and utilities (4.1% vs 3.6%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.2%). At the same time, deflation eased in information and communication (-2.7% vs -3.1%). Meanwhile, price growth softened in food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 3.9%), furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (0.1% vs 0.5%), and education (8.5% vs 8.6%). Moreover, inflation was unchanged in clothing and footwear after a 0.4% increase, while deflation persisted in health (-4.6% vs -4.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.9% in March, revised from 0.7% in the initial estimate, from 0.4% in the prior month.
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