Hungary Producer Inflation Slows in April

2026-05-29 06:45 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

Producer prices in Hungary increased by 0.3% year-on-year in April 2026, easing from a 1.2% rise in the previous month.

Prices declined in non-domestic output (-0.5% vs 1.3% in March), while domestic output prices rose (2.2% vs 1.2%).

By sector, manufacturing costs fell further (-1.1% vs -0.2%), particularly in transport equipment, machinery and equipment, electrical equipment, and food products, beverages and tobacco products.

Costs also moderated in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (8% vs 8.4%), as well as in water collection, treatment, and supply (2.2% vs 4.1%).

In contrast, price growth picked up in mining and quarrying (1.4% vs 0.1%).

On a monthly basis, producer prices declined by 1.3% in April after a 3.9% increase in the prior period.



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