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Polish inflation trends and banking sector risks

Overview

In September 2026, consumer price inflation in Poland rose to 4.1% year-on-year, according to revised data from Statistics Poland (GUS), up from 3.4% in August. This upward revision was primarily driven by a 36.1% year-on-year spike in fuel prices. While service inflation slowed to 5.3%, goods inflation rose to 3.6%. The National Bank of Poland (NBP) reported a lower core inflation rate of 3.1% for the same period.

To mitigate rising costs, the government continues to implement the ‘Lower Fuel Prices’ (CPN) program through the end of 2026, funded by a windfall tax on fuel companies. Despite recent volatility, the Ministry of Finance’s 2027 budget draft forecasts stable inflation within the NBP’s target range for 2028–2030. On October 7, the Monetary Policy Council (RPP) maintained the key reference rate at 3.75%.

The banking sector faces systemic risks regarding WIBOR-indexed loan disputes, with potential costs estimated between 284 billion and 350 billion PLN. However, the credit market is simultaneously seeing significant expansion. Data from the Credit Information Bureau (BIK) shows that mortgage loans issued in the first nine months of 2026 reached 116.4 billion PLN, surpassing the total for the entire previous year. This 41.7% year-on-year increase in volume is driven by rising wages and lower financing costs, with refinancing accounting for nearly one-third of new activity.

As the market prepares for the transition from WIBOR to the POLSTR reference rate on January 1, 2027, experts advise borrowers to review contract amendments due to differing calculation methods and potential corrective spreads.

Entities

Poland · Główny Urząd Statystyczny · Narodowy Bank Polski · Monetary Policy Council · National Bank of Poland

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  • "Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices decreased by 0.9% year-on-year."

    vs

    "Food and non-alcoholic beverages prices fell by 0.5% year-on-year in September."

    The claims assert different year-on-year price changes for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.9% vs -0.5%).

  • "Electricity, gas, and other fuels increased by 4.9% year-on-year in September."

    vs

    "Energy prices (electricity, gas, and other fuels) rose by 4.1% year-on-year."

    The claims assert different year-on-year increases for energy/electricity/gas/fuels (4.1% vs 4.9%).

  • "Fuel prices for private transport rose by 24.2% year-on-year."

    vs

    "Fuel and lubricants for private transport rose by 36.1% year-on-year in September."

    The claims assert different year-on-year price increases for fuel and lubricants (24.2% vs 36.1%).

  • "September inflation rose to 4.0% year-on-year, exceeding the NBP target range."

    vs

    "Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose by 4.0% year-on-year in September."

    The claims assert different year-on-year inflation rates for September (4.0% vs 4.1% is implied by the context of the other 4.1% claims, but specifically, clm_e04f5598 asserts 4.0% while clm_4f12277a/

  • "The maximum price for diesel is set to increase to 8.05 PLN per liter starting October 15."

    vs

    "The Ministry of Energy announced maximum fuel prices for October 16, including 6.95 PLN/l for 95-octane gasoline, 7.76 PLN/l for 98-octane, and 8.03 PLN/l for diesel."

    The claims provide different maximum prices for diesel (8.03 PLN/l vs 8.05 PLN/l).

  • "Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose by 4.0% year-on-year in September."

    vs

    "September inflation in Poland rose to 4.1% year-on-year, up from 3.4% in August."

    The claims assert different year-on-year inflation rates for September (4.0% vs 4.1%).

  • "September inflation in Poland rose to 4.1% year-on-year."

    vs

    "Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose by 4.0% year-on-year in September."

    The claims assert different year-on-year inflation rates for September (4.0% vs 4.1%).

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Poland credit market sees significant growth in mortgage lending

    Poland's mortgage market has seen a massive surge in 2026, with lending values exceeding 116 billion PLN as interest rates fall and refinancing becomes a key driver for consumers.

  2. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Poland retail prices: Sweets and desserts see highest increases

    A report shows sweets and desserts led price increases in September 2026, rising 6.7% year-over-year, followed by intoxicants and non-alcoholic beverages.

  3. [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    Poland inflation rises to 4.1% amid fuel price volatility

    Poland's September inflation rose to 4.1% year-on-year, driven by fuel costs. The government is using the CPN program and a fuel windfall tax to cap retail prices through 2026.

  4. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    WIBOR transition poses massive financial risk to Poland

    Experts warn that legal challenges to Poland's WIBOR reference rate could cost the banking sector between 284 and 460 billion PLN, threatening financial stability as the system transitions to POLSTR.

  5. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Poland's RPP maintains interest rates at 3.75% amid rising inflation

    Poland's Monetary Policy Council kept interest rates unchanged, with the reference rate at 3.75%, following a rise in September inflation to 4.0%, exceeding the NBP's target range.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Poland faces rising inflation and banking sector risks

    Poland faces rising inflation, which hit 4 percent in September 2026, alongside legal disputes over WIBOR-based loans that could cost the banking sector up to 284 billion PLN.

  7. [BUSINESS] 20 sources
    Poland inflation rises to 4.0% in September driven by fuel costs

    Poland's September inflation rose to 4.0% year-on-year, driven largely by a 36.1% surge in fuel prices, pushing the CPI above the National Bank of Poland's target deviation range.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Fitch raises Poland GDP growth forecasts

    Fitch has raised Poland's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.5 percent, citing strong quarterly results and improved Eurozone prospects, while projecting declining inflation through 2028.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Polish banking sector sees shifts in deposit rates and market growth

    Polish banks see shifting deposit rate rankings and strong stock market performance for the WIG-banki index amid rising inflation and potential interest rate hikes.

  10. [BUSINESS] 26 sources
    Central banks adjust interest rates amid inflation and energy concerns

    The ECB has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.50%, while Poland's RPP maintains rates at 3.75% amid rising inflation. PKO Bank Polski has also introduced the new POLSTR index for mortgages.

  11. [BUSINESS] 23 sources
    Poland and Croatia report rising inflation rates in August 2026

    Inflation in Poland rose to 3.4% in August 2026, driven by high fuel and energy costs, while Croatia reported a 4.1% annual inflation rate, largely due to rising energy prices.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland forecasts stable inflation through 2030 in new budget draft

    The Polish government forecasts annual inflation will stabilize between 2.5% and 2.6% from 2028 to 2030, according to the 2027 budget draft justification.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland core inflation rises to 3.1% in July

    Poland's core inflation rose to 3.1% in July from 3% in June, according to NBP data. Headline CPI reached 3%, driven by increases in transport, fuel, and recreation costs.

Sources

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