Fuel and housing costs push Poland’s inflation higher in March

Price growth in Poland continued to pick up in March, with rising transport and housing-related expenses playing a central role, according to the latest data from Statistics Poland. 

Consumer prices were higher than a year earlier, with a noticeable increase also recorded compared with February. The pace of growth reflects stronger pressures in services, which are rising faster than the cost of goods.

Transport costs were among the most significant contributors to the monthly increase, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices. This category alone accounted for a large share of the overall price movement during the period. Housing-related expenses, including utilities and energy, also continued to add to inflationary pressure, maintaining their position as one of the largest cost components for households.

Food prices showed a more moderate increase compared with other categories, helping to partially offset the overall rise. Meanwhile, sectors such as leisure and hospitality also contributed to the upward trend, although to a lesser extent.

At the same time, some areas of household spending recorded minor declines, which helped limit the overall increase in prices. These included selected durable goods and communication-related expenses.

Despite the upward movement, inflation remains within the central bank’s tolerance range, suggesting that price growth is still broadly under control. However, the latest figures confirm that external factors—particularly energy and fuel costs—continue to shape short-term inflation trends.

Overall, the March data points to a renewed build-up of price pressures in Poland, with transport and housing costs likely to remain key drivers in the months ahead.