State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 07.5.2026.1/3

Consumer Price Index and Retail Price Index, March 2026

Inflation in March 2026, compared to the previous month, was 0.7%

Inflation measured through the Consumer Price Index in March 2026, compared to February 2026, was 0.7%. 

In March 2026, compared to February 2026, an increase in the Consumer Price Index was registered in the following groups: Transport by 3.4%, Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics by 3.2%, Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance by 0.6%, Recreation, sport and culture by 0.5%, Education services, Personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services, Food and non-alcoholic beverages by 0.4%, Clothing and footwear by 0.3%, Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, Information and Communication by 0.2%, Health, Restaurants and accommodation services by 0.1%.

The Consumer Price Index in the group Insurance and financial services remained at the same level as in the previous month. 

The Retail Price Index in March 2026 compared to February 2026 was 100.9.

The Consumer Price Index in March 2026, compared to March 2025, increased by 4.9%, while the Retail Price Index increased by 3.4%. 

Key takeaway

In March 2026, compared to February 2026: 

  • Inflation rate 0.7% 
  • In the group Transport 3.4%

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Monthly Consumer Price Index

March 2025 – March 2026

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Elvidina Lukovic
Phone: +389 2 3295 666
Email: elvidina.lukovic@stat.gov.mk
Darko Nastoski
Phone: +389 2 3295 666
Email: darko.nastoski@stat.gov.mk

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