FX.co ★ Czech Republic Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7%

In March 2025, the Czech Republic's annual inflation rate held steady at 2.7%, maintaining the five-month low seen in February but marginally exceeding market expectations of 2.5%, according to preliminary data. While inflation in the services sector slightly softened, registering at 4.5% compared to February's 4.7%, energy costs continued to decline, marked by a further decrease of 4.9% compared to the preceding month's 3.6% downturn. Conversely, there were noted price increases in categories such as food, alcohol, and tobacco, which rose to 5.9% from 4.7%, and goods, climbing to 1.6% from 1.4%. On a monthly scale, consumer prices experienced a minor uptick, increasing by 0.1% in March after February's 0.2% rise.