Poland’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.0% year-on-year in July 2026, up from 2.5% in June, confirming the flash estimate. The increase was largely driven by a sharp rise in transport prices (7.0% vs 1.3% in June), reflecting a strong rebound in transport costs, as well as higher inflation for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.9% vs 6.5%). Price growth also intensified in information and communication (5.2% vs 4.0%) and in recreation, sport and culture (5.4% vs 5.2%).
By contrast, prices continued to fall for clothing and footwear (-3.6% vs -3.1%). Inflation slowed in several key categories, including housing and utilities (4.5% vs 4.9%), health (4.9% vs 5.0%), education services (5.3% vs 6.0%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.2% vs 4.5%). Food prices remained in deflation, with the rate of decline deepening slightly (-0.4% vs -0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.8% in July, rebounding from a 0.5% drop in June.
