Poland Inflation at 10-Month High in April

The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3.2% in April 2026 from 3% in the previous month, in line with initial estimates. This marked the highest reading since June last year, largely driven by faster increases in costs for housing and utilities (4.8% vs 4.3% in March), health (5% vs 4.7%), transport (3.5% vs 3.1%), and information and communication (4.7% vs 2.9%). At the same time, prices declined at a softer pace for clothing and footwear (-2.8% vs -3.2%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.8% vs -1.6%). On the other hand, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9% vs 2.1%) and recreation, sport and culture (4.6% vs 5.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.6% in April, slowing from a 1.1% gain in the preceding period.

The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3.2% year-on-year in April 2026 from 3% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the highest level since June 2025, reflecting sustained price pressures across key categories. Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 1.9%, while electricity, gas, and other fuels accelerated to 4.7%. Fuel and transport equipment also continued to rise, climbing to 8.4%, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Middle East conflict. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.6% in April, easing from a 1.1% rise in the preceding period.

The annual inflation rate in Poland rose to 3% in March 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, matching preliminary estimates. This marked the highest level since July 2025, as prices rebounded in transport (3.1% vs -5.7% in February), driven by higher energy and fuel costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions. Costs also increased in recreation and culture (5.1% vs 2.4%), while inflation remained steady in housing and utilities (3.1%) and restaurants and hotels (4.6%), and deflation eased in clothing and footwear (-3.2% vs -3.4%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated in several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.1% vs 2.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.7% vs 6.9%), health (4.7% vs 4.8%), information and communication (2.9% vs 4.3%), and education (6% vs 6.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.1% in March, upwardly revised from 1% in the preliminary estimate, following a 0.3% rise in February.