Inflation in the eurozone rose to 3% in April — Eurostat
According to Eurostat’s preliminary estimate, annual inflation in the eurozone countries stood at around 3% in April 2026.
Compared to March, the rate has risen—inflation stood at 2.6% at that time.
Energy and fuel prices rose the most—by 10.9%. Prices for services rose significantly less (3%), as did prices for food, alcohol, and tobacco (2.5%).
Among individual countries, the highest inflation rates were recorded in Bulgaria (6.2%), Croatia (5.4%), Lithuania (4.9%), and Greece (4.6%).
As a reminder, in March, inflation in Ukraine exceeded the National Bank’s forecast, with the main cause being a sharp rise in fuel and energy prices on global markets. This led to increased business costs, which were reflected in prices for transportation, services, and some food products.
In March 2026, annual inflation in Poland stood at 3%. One of the key reasons for the rise in prices was the increase in energy costs amid the situation in the Middle East.
