Inflation in Poland has accelerated to 3% following a rise in fuel prices
In March 2026, annual inflation in Poland stood at 3%. One of the key factors driving price increases was the rise in energy costs amid the situation in the Middle East.
This was reported by RMF24.
According to the national statistics office, prices for goods and services in March were 3.0% higher than in March 2025. For comparison, this figure stood at 2.1% in February, indicating an acceleration in inflation.
Prices also rose on a monthly basis. Compared to February 2026, they increased by 1.1%, while in February, the increase relative to January was 0.3%.
The largest price increase over the month was recorded in the transportation sector—8.2%. This is primarily due to rising fuel costs.
At the same time, on an annual basis, other categories of goods and services are becoming more expensive, although transportation is showing the fastest price growth in the short term.
As a reminder, in March, inflation in Ukraine turned out to be higher than the National Bank’s forecast, and the main reason was the sharp rise in fuel and energy prices on global markets. This led to an increase in business costs, which was reflected in the prices of transportation, services, and some products.
