# Czech inflation was 1.9% in August as fuel prices rose 7.2%…

Consumer prices rose 0.3% month on month and 1.9% year on year, with transport making the largest monthly contribution.

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Services · 2026-09-10

Consumer prices in Czechia rose by 0.3% in August 2026 compared with July and by 1.9% year on year. Transport was the main driver of the monthly increase, as fuel and lubricant prices rose by 7.2%.

Some foods became cheaper, including fruit, vegetables, meat and bread products. Average inflation over the previous 12 months remained at 2.0%.

Source: [Český statistický úřad](https://csu.gov.cz/rychle-informace/indexy-spotrebitelskych-cen-inflace-srpen-2026)
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