Consumer price index rose 1.2% in March 2026

The Statistical Service reported that the Consumer Price Index reached 101.07 points in March 2026, marking a 1.2% year-on-year increase compared to March 2025. This figure follows inflation rates of 0.51% in January and 0.06% in February 2026. The monthly increase from February to March 2026 was 1.21 points. Among economic categories, agricultural products saw the largest annual price increase at 13.3%, while electricity and water costs decreased by 12.9%. On a monthly basis, petroleum products recorded the most significant change, rising by 9.1%. Some sources link this inflationary trend to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The report highlights a acceleration in the inflation rate during the first month of this geopolitical instability.