The Consumer Price Index in July 2026 decreased to 102.32 units from 103.00 in June 2026, with an inflation rate of 2.9%. Various categories contributed to changes compared to July 2025 and June 2026.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2026 decreased by 0.68 points, reaching 102.32 units from 103.00 in June 2026. The inflation rate for July 2026 stood at 2.9%.
Compared with July 2025, the largest increases were in Petroleum Products (12.2%) and Agricultural Goods (8.2%), while the largest decrease was in Industrial Goods (-0.5%).
Compared with June 2026, the largest increase was in Electricity and Water (5.3%), and the largest decrease was in Petroleum Products (-5.7%).
Significant changes compared to July 2025 include increases in Housing, Water, Electricity, Natural Gas and Other Fuels (7.2%), Transport (6.0%), and decreases in Clothing and Footwear (-5.9%) and Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (4.9%).
Compared to June 2026, notable changes include decreases in Clothing and Footwear (-10.7%) and increases in Housing, Water, Electricity, Natural Gas and Other Fuels (1.2%).
The categories contributing positively to the CPI change compared to July 2025 were Recreation Services (2.93), Recreation, Sports and Culture (2.82), and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (1.86). Negative contributions were from Health (-2.62), Information and Communication (-1.69), and Clothing and Footwear (-1.05).
In July 2026 compared to June 2026, Passenger Transport by Air had the largest positive impact (0.41), while Clothing had the largest negative impact (-0.56).
For more details, refer to the official publication on the CYSTAT website.
