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Macro EconomyMedium•16 April 2026•

1 min read

Poland's Inflation Rises to 3.0% in March Driven by Higher Fuel Costs

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Key Facts

1Poland's year-on-year inflation rose to 3.0% in March from 2.1% in February.

2The increase in price pressures was primarily limited to gasoline and diesel fuel prices.

Final data from Statistics Poland confirmed that year-on-year CPI inflation rose to 3.0% in March, up from 2.1% in February. Analysts noted that the increase in price pressures was primarily concentrated in the energy sector, specifically gasoline and diesel fuel prices, while other categories remained benign. The Monetary Policy Council (MPC) is widely expected to maintain current interest rates to monitor evolving inflation trends and underlying economic stability. Despite the headline jump, core inflation remains relatively controlled, reducing the likelihood of immediate hawkish shifts in monetary policy. Experts at ING suggest that because the pressure is limited to fuel costs, the immediate impact on the Polish Zloty remains contained. Consequently, investors are looking toward upcoming central bank meetings for clearer guidance on the future interest rate trajectory.