Investing.com – According to the quick estimate data released on Friday, Poland’s January 2026 inflation rate year-over-year reached 2.2%, exceeding market consensus and analyst forecasts.
On a monthly basis, the inflation rate increased by 0.6%, slightly higher than some predictions of 0.5%.
Food prices are the main driver of the inflation data, rising 1.3% month-over-month, and up 2.4% compared to January 2025.
Energy costs also saw a significant monthly increase, reaching 1.9%, primarily due to annual re-pricing in January. This caused the inflation rate in the housing category to rise 1.3% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year.
Poland’s annual revision plan for the consumer shopping basket will take place on March 13, when the final inflation data for January will be released.
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Poland's inflation rate in January rose to 2.2%, surpassing expectations
Investing.com – According to the quick estimate data released on Friday, Poland’s January 2026 inflation rate year-over-year reached 2.2%, exceeding market consensus and analyst forecasts.
On a monthly basis, the inflation rate increased by 0.6%, slightly higher than some predictions of 0.5%.
Food prices are the main driver of the inflation data, rising 1.3% month-over-month, and up 2.4% compared to January 2025.
Energy costs also saw a significant monthly increase, reaching 1.9%, primarily due to annual re-pricing in January. This caused the inflation rate in the housing category to rise 1.3% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year.
Poland’s annual revision plan for the consumer shopping basket will take place on March 13, when the final inflation data for January will be released.
This article was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. For more information, please see our Terms of Use.