Annual inflation rate in May 2026 reached 2.6 percent

The Statistical Service reported that annual inflation reached 2.6 percent in May 2026, down from 2.8 percent in April. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.06 points to 102.74 units compared to 102.80 in April 2026. Year-on-year, oil products saw the largest increase at 22.9 percent, followed by agricultural products at 4.7 percent. Conversely, the electricity and water category experienced a 3.7 percent decrease compared to May 2025. On a monthly basis, electricity and water rose by 5.5 percent, while agricultural products declined by 2.7 percent. Other significant annual changes included a 9.5 percent rise in transportation costs and an 8.2 percent decrease in clothing and footwear. The sectors of restaurants and accommodation, as well as recreation, sport, and culture, had the strongest positive impact on the CPI change compared to the previous year.