Central Bank of BiH Announces Core Inflation and Services Sector Inflation Estimate for April

(Patria) - Based on available official statistical data for consumer price indices in BiH and their corresponding weights, the Central Bank (CB) of BiH has estimated the annual core inflation for the first four months of 2026 at 4.40 percent.

The annual growth of average consumer prices in the services sector is estimated at 5.64 percent.

According to official statistical data, in April, compared to March, inflationary pressures strengthened in the price categories that are included in the calculation of core inflation.

The CBBiH's estimate of core inflation, based on official statistical data, is 19 basis points higher compared to our estimate of core inflation from the March round of rapid estimates.

The levels of annual core inflation and services sector inflation for the first four months of 2026 have strengthened compared to the levels recorded for the entire previous year, confirming the persistence of domestic inflationary pressures (graph).

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