NEWS RELEASE PRICES 29 OCTOBER 2026

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based on prices in October 2026, is 700.4 points (May 1988=100), 0.44% higher than in the previous month. The CPI less housing cost is 558.7 points, 0.49% higher than in September 2026.

Price of diesel increased by 11.2% (effect on index 0.11%) and the price of petrol increased by 8.0% (0.16%).

The CPI is 5.9% higher in October 2026 than in October 2025 and the CPI less housing cost is 5.9% higher than one year ago.

The CPI compiled in the middle of October 2026, 700.4 points, is applicable for indexation purposes in December 2026.



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