Norwegian consumer prices rise 3.4 per cent over twelve months, with core inflation at 3.0 per cent
24 October 2026
Statistics Norway published the consumer price index for September 2026 on 9 October 2026.
The consumer price index rose 3.4 per cent from September 2025 to September 2026, and 0.5 per cent from August to September 2026.
The CPI-ATE, adjusted for tax changes and excluding energy products, rose 3.0 per cent over twelve months and 0.2 per cent in the month.
The largest twelve-month rises were in insurance and financial services at 7.9 per cent, restaurants and accommodation at 6.0 per cent, health at 4.9 per cent and transport at 4.8 per cent.
Food rose 2.2 per cent over twelve months but fell 0.7 per cent in September 2026.
CPI, twelve months:
3.4 per cent
CPI-ATE, twelve months:
3.0 per cent
Monthly CPI change:
0.5 per cent
Food, twelve months:
2.2 per cent
Why it matters for exams: The CPI figure explains Norges Bank's rate rise and is asked as a plain number.
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