Annual inflation rose to 2.6% in North Macedonia in August 2026 from 2.3% in July, while Hungary’s rate increased to 1.3% from 1.2%. North Macedonia’s monthly consumer prices rose 0.4%, driven partly by faster growth in recreation, transportation and housing utilities. Hungary’s prices increased 0.2% monthly, as services inflation reached 5% and core inflation rose to 2%, despite declines in food, clothing and household energy prices.