TIRANA, Feb 12 /ATA/ – Consumer prices in Albania rose 2.3% in January compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) on Thursday.
The inflation rate for January 2026 reached 2.3%, up from 1.9% in January 2025. On a month-to-month basis, prices increased by 0.4% compared to December 2025.
The largest price increases were recorded in several key expenditure categories. The “recreation, sport, and culture” group saw a rise of 4.9%, while the “housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels” and “insurance and financial services” groups rose 4.4% each.
The “alcoholic beverages and tobacco” group also registered a significant increase, rising by 2.7%. Meanwhile, the “furniture, household equipment, and maintenance” group increased by 2%, and the “restaurants and accommodation services” category saw a 2.4% rise.
Conversely, some categories experienced price reductions, notably the “clothing and footwear” group, which decreased by 0.5%.
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