The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2026 reached 102.4, reflecting a modest monthly increase of 0.2%. On an annual basis, prices were 3.6% higher compared to May 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.
This is a test chart for Harmonize (proof of concept). The left axis indicates the monthly and yearly percentage changes, while the right axis shows the index value over time. The chart is interactive – you can zoom and enable/disable series. The chart is downloadable and the different options are available in the chart menu in the upper right corner.
Published June 10, 2026. The next Consumer Price Index will be published on the 10th of the following month, for the previous month.