Hungary’s core Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed to 2.0% year-over-year in May 2026, down from 2.2% in April, according to data updated on 9 June 2026. The figure is calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing price changes in May 2026 with those in May 2025.
The latest reading confirms a continued easing in underlying inflationary pressures, with April’s 2.2% and May’s 2.0% both reflecting comparisons to the same months a year earlier. The moderation in core CPI suggests that price growth in Hungary’s underlying basket—excluding the most volatile components—is gradually cooling, which could be a key consideration for policymakers assessing the trajectory of inflation and broader economic conditions in the months ahead.
