Inflation in Central Europe, autumn 2026

Czech inflation stood at 1.9 percent in August 2026, Slovak at 3.1 and euro area at 3.3. Hungary reported 1.3 percent, held down by energy price and retail margin regulation. We track whether the figures are confirmed, how central banks respond and what happens to the price caps.

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Česká inflácia zrýchlila na 1,9 percenta. V porovnateľnom meraní je nižšia než maďarská aj slovenská

Česku vychádza národná inflácia 1,9 percenta, ale harmonizovaná 1,5. Maďarsku naopak národná 1,3 a harmonizovaná 1,8. Slovensko má 3,1, eurozóna 3,3.

10.9.2026

What we are still watching

Eurostat confirmed August euro area inflation at the flash estimate of 3.3 percent
Slovak inflation accelerated to 3.2 percent in September, as the National Bank of Slovakia analyst expects
The European Central Bank raised rates again at its December meeting
The Czech National Bank raised interest rates again
Hungary decided on extending or scrapping energy price regulation and margin caps on selected foods

What has happened

The Czech government introduced the new fuel price regulation sought by hauliers Doplnené kontrolou 7.10.2026: Česká vláda od 1.10. znovu zaviedla reguláciu cien pohonných hmôt. → PŘEHLED: Vláda opět reguluje ceny pohonných hmot. Kde natankujete nejlevněji? 1.10.2026

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