Inflation Rate for February 2026 Estimated at 5 %
The consumer price index released by the National Institute of Statistics on Thursday shows that inflation in February 2026 is estimated at 5 %, a 0.1 percentage‑point increase compared with January 2026.
Main Drivers of the Rise
- Food prices: The pace of price growth for food products accelerated to 6.7 % in February 2026 (up from 5.9 % in January 2026).
- Clothing and footwear: The price increase for apparel slowed, registering 8.9 % in February 2026 versus 10 % in January 2026.
The institute attributes the overall inflationary pressure primarily to the faster escalation of food costs, while the slowdown in clothing and shoe prices partially offsets the upward trend.
