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Poland Inflation Rate Accelerates to 3.4%

The annual inflation rate in Poland picked up to 3.4% in August 2026 from 3.0% in July, coming in above expectations of 3.1%, preliminary estimates showed. This marked the highest inflation rate since June 2025, bringing it close to the upper limit of the central bank’s 2.5% inflation target, which allows for a range of 1.5% to 3.5%. Among subcategories, prices for fuels and lubricants for personal transport equipment surged 24.2%, while electricity, gas and other fuels rose 4.1%. On the other hand, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages declined by 0.9%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4%, moderating from a 0.8% rise in the previous period.






