The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 5.2% in September 2026 compared to September 2025, with a monthly decrease of 0.4%. The index increased 3.2% year-to-date.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) increased by 5.2% in September 2026 compared with September 2025. It decreased by 0.4% between August and September 2026.
For the period January–September 2026, the HICP recorded an increase of 3.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Compared with September 2025, the categories with the largest positive changes were Transport (13.3%), Restaurants and Accommodation Services (11.2%), and Housing, Water, Electricity, Natural Gas and Other Fuels (9.5%). The categories with the largest negative changes were Clothing and Footwear (-10.4%) and Information and Communication (-0.9%).
Compared with August 2026, the largest changes were in Housing, Water, Electricity, Natural Gas and Other Fuels (3.3%), Restaurants and Accommodation Services (-3.3%), Transport (-2.0%), Educational Services (1.5%), and Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (1.3%).
The largest change among economic categories was Energy, with increases of 20.2% compared to September 2025 and 5.0% compared to August 2026.
For detailed data, refer to the tables available on the CYSTAT website. The HICP is calculated based on prices collected monthly in urban districts, covering 850 goods and services, including taxes and special offers. The index uses weights based on consumption expenditure and follows EU regulations for methodology and classification.
From January 2026, the base year for the index is 2025=100, with data classified according to ECOICOP v.2.
For further information, visit the CYSTAT portal or contact the relevant officials listed on the website.
