Czech Republic Inflation Extends Fall to 2016 Low

The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 1.4% in February 2026 from 1.6% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 1.6%, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since October 2016, as price growth slowed for food and beverages (0.4% vs 1.3% in January), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4% vs 4.7%), and services (4.5% vs 4.7%). Deflation in goods also deepened (-0.7% vs -0.4%), while it slightly eased for energy (-7.8% vs -7.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1% in February, reversing a 0.9% increase in the prior month.

The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic slowed to 1.6% in January 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since November 2016, mainly due to lowest costs of clothing and footwear (-2.6% vs -2.1% in December) and transport (-1.6% vs -0.1%). Additionally, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.3% vs 1.7%), housing and utilities (0.8% vs 1.9%), and information and communication (1.5% vs 2.3%). In contrast, prices increased further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.7% vs 4.1%) and health (4.4% vs 3.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.9% in January, rebounding from 0.3% fall in the preceding period.

The annual inflation in the Czech Republic eased to 1.6% in January 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 1.7%, preliminary estimates showed. This marked the lowest reading since November 2016, as costs in goods declined (-0.4% vs 0.5% in December), while deflation for energy deepened further (-7.9% vs -4.2%). Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation also moderated (1.3% vs 1.7%), while it held steady for services (4.7%). Meanwhile, inflation for alcoholic beverages and tobacco persisted (4.7% vs 4.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9%, rebounding from a 0.3% decline in the prior month.