The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2026 reached 102.4, reflecting a modest monthly increase of 0.2%. On an annual basis, prices were 3.6% higher compared to March last year, indicating steady inflationary pressure.
Price developments this month were driven by mixed movements across key categories. Notably, coffee prices declined unexpectedly, contributing to downward pressure on the overall index. In contrast, the clothing and restaurant sector continued to see rising prices, following upward trends observed in previous months.
Overall, the relatively small monthly increase suggests stable short-term inflation, while the yearly growth rate indicates that price levels remain elevated compared to last year. Nut Pures, nut butters was introduced in January and stand out with a short history.
This is a test chart for Harmonize (proof of concept). The left axis indicate the monthly and yearly percentage changes, while the the rigth axis shows the index value over time The chart is interactive, you can zoom, enable/disable series to show. The Charts is downloadable and the different options are behind the chart menue in the upper rigth corner of the chart
Published April 10, 2026. -The next Consumer Price Index will be published on the 10th of the next motnh, for the previos month.