The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 2.4% in October 2026, down from 2.5% in September, in line with preliminary estimates. Price growth slowed in several categories, including transport (12.2% vs. 13.2% in September), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.0% vs. 4.6%), as well as personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (3.7% vs. 4.0%).
Deflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages intensified (-4.0% vs. -3.5%), while price declines in clothing and footwear moderated slightly (-3.0% vs. -2.8%). Inflation remained unchanged for housing and utilities (1.7%), education (4.7%), and restaurants and hotels (4.2%).
By contrast, price growth accelerated for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (1.9% vs. 1.7%), health (4.5% vs. 3.8%), information and communication (3.0% vs. 2.9%), and recreation and culture (3.1% vs. 2.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, after remaining flat in the previous month.
