The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina estimated annual core inflation at 4.36% for the first eight months of 2026, while average consumer prices in the services sector rose an estimated 4.63%. Both measures remained near their 2025 levels, indicating persistent domestic inflation pressures. The core inflation estimate was 0.3 basis points below the central bank’s September nowcast. Headline inflation is also being affected by rising international energy prices and their pass-through to domestic prices.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina estimates core inflation at 4.36% and flags persistent domestic price pressures
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina estimated annual core inflation at 4.36% for the first eight months of 2026 and services inflation at 4.63%. Rates remained near 2025 levels, while higher international energy prices are also feeding into headline inflation.