Czech Republic annual inflation rose to 1.9% in August 2026 from 1.7% in July, confirming the preliminary estimate and reaching its highest level since May. Transport inflation accelerated to 9.6%, driven by a 26.2% surge in fuels and lubricants, while housing inflation remained elevated at 5.4%. Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices recorded deeper deflation (a broad decline in prices), falling 4.0% year-on-year. Monthly consumer-price growth slowed to 0.3% from 0.6% in the previous period.