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Sweden Confirms August Inflation at 0.3 Percent

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-15 · 1 min read
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Swedish consumer prices rose 0.3% year-on-year in August. The Riksbank’s target measure hit its lowest level since 2020.

Swedish consumer prices increased by 0.3% year-on-year in August 2026. This figure confirms preliminary estimates provided by national statistics. The rate is slightly higher than the 0.2% gain recorded in July. July marked the lowest annual reading since May 2025.

The Riksbank’s target measure, CPI with fixed interest rates, rose 0.7% annually. This is the lowest reading since December 2020. On a monthly basis, the index fell by 0.3%. This monthly decline matches the pace seen in the previous month.

Housing and transport costs accelerate

Housing and utility costs drove the overall increase. These prices rose 2.6% year-on-year in August. This compares to a 2.3% increase in July. Higher rents and electricity bills were the primary contributors.

Transport costs also accelerated sharply. The sector saw a 1.7% annual rise in August. This was a significant jump from 0.4% in July. Fuel prices were the main driver of this change.

Diesel prices became 18% more expensive. This specific fuel cost increase weighed heavily on the transport category. Other sectors showed mixed results. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco prices fell slightly to 2% from 2.1%. Recreation, sport, and culture costs dropped to 1.6% from 1.8%.

Deflation persists in food and health

Food and non-alcoholic beverage costs continued to decline. Prices in this category fell 6.6% year-on-year. This represents a slight improvement from the 7.2% drop in July. Health service costs also decreased.

Health costs fell 6.2% annually in August. This is a marginal change from the 6.4% decline in July. Education services showed the steepest drop. Costs in this sector fell 15.5% year-on-year. This was a slightly larger decrease than the 15.3% seen in July.

Market context from GN markets

The data aligns with broader European trends of slowing price growth. GN markets notes that the stability in the headline number is key. The divergence between rising energy costs and falling food prices complicates the outlook. The Riksbank’s measure remains the critical indicator for monetary policy decisions.

Based on reporting by TradingView, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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