TIRANA, February2 – INSTAT reported that consumer prices increased by 2.3% in January compared to a year earlier.

The inflation rate reached 2.3% in January 2026. It stood at 1.9% in January a year earlier. Meanwhile, prices rose by 0.4% compared to December 2025.

Several spending groups drove the increase. The “entertainment, sports and culture” group recorded a 4.9% rise.

In addition, the groups “rent, water, electricity, gas and other fuels” and “insurance and financial services” increased by 4.4% each.

Also, the “alcoholic beverages and tobacco” group rose by 2.7%. The groups “furniture, household equipment and routine household maintenance” and “restaurants and accommodation services” increased by 2% and 2.4%, respectively.

However, some groups recorded a decline. The “clothing and footwear” group fell by 0.5%.

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