According to the National Statistics Committee, inflation in February 2026 amounted to 0.6%.
During the month, price increases were observed for several key fruits and vegetables. In particular, the price of tomatoes rose by 12.1% (compared to February 2025: −12.5%), pumpkin by 11.7% (−57.1%), potatoes by 5.0% (+2.0%), bell peppers by 4.2% (−15.1%), apples by 4.1% (+12.4%), lemons by 3.6% (+90.0%), bananas by 3.0% (+2.4%), while carrots and cabbage increased by 1.8% (compared to February 2025 by +8.8% and +10.6%, respectively).
At the same time, prices for some products declined. In particular, the price of cucumbers decreased by 13.8% (compared to February 2025: −13.0%), mandarins by 5.6% (+15.8%), oranges by 5.4% (+6.8%), and beets by 1.7% (+8.3%). The price of onions decreased by 0.9% (compared to February 2025: −3.0%).
