Poland inflation eases slightly to 3.1%

Business & Finance
30 May 2026 • 1:20 AM MYT
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Poland's consumer price inflation eased slightly in May from a 10-month high in the previous month, preliminary data from Statistics Poland showed on Friday.

The consumer price index climbed 3.1% year-over-year in May, slower than the 3.2% increase in April.

Costs for electricity, gas, and other fuels grew 5.0% compared to last year, and those for fuels and lubricants for personal transport equipment were 12.3% more expensive. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased 0.5%.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.3% in May.