Ukraine’s consumer price growth accelerated slightly in February 2026, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 7.6%, up from 7.4% recorded in January 2026. The fresh data, updated on 10 March 2026, indicate a modest pickup in inflationary pressures compared with the start of the year.
Both the current and previous readings are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring how prices in a given month changed relative to the same month a year earlier. The February figure thus reflects the pace of price increases versus February of the previous year, while the January reading captured the inflation rate relative to January a year earlier.
The move from 7.4% to 7.6% suggests that inflation remains elevated on an annual basis, with a slight upward drift rather than a clear easing trend so far in 2026. Market participants and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this uptick proves temporary or signals more persistent price pressures in Ukraine’s economy.
