Poland’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in April 2026 from 3.0% in March, matching the flash estimate. This was the highest rate since June of the previous year and was mainly driven by stronger price growth in several categories: housing and utilities (4.8% vs 4.3% in March), health (5.0% vs 4.7%), transport (3.5% vs 3.1%), and information and communication (4.7% vs 2.9%).
Meanwhile, deflation in some categories eased, with prices for clothing and footwear falling more slowly (-2.8% vs -3.2%) and furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance also declining at a softer pace (-0.8% vs -1.6%). In contrast, inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9% vs 2.1%) and for recreation, sport and culture (4.6% vs 5.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.6% in April, down from a 1.1% increase in the previous month.
