Domański: Inflation in May again fell below the analysts' forecasts

Inflation in May once again was below the analysts' forecasts – wrote the finance minister Andrzej Domański on Platform X. In his opinion, a reduction in gas prices, which will enter into force in July, will further reduce the path of inflation in the following months.

Prices of consumer goods and services in May 2025 increased by 4.1 percent. In an annual basis, and compared to the previous month, they fell by 0.2 percent. – The Central Statistical Office said on Friday on Friday. Analysts expected inflation at the level of April, i.e. 4.3 percent, or a small decline to 4.2 percent.

“Inflation in May dropped to 4.1 percent and once again was below the analysts' forecasts. Lower gas tariffs will further reduce the path of inflation in the following months,” wrote the Minister of Finance on X.

Inflation in May dropped to 4.1% and once again was below the analysts' forecasts. Lower gas tariffs will further reduce the inflation path in the following months.

– Andrzej Domański (@Domanski_andrz) May 30, 2025

The Energy Regulatory Office announced on Thursday about the approval of the new PGNiG tariff from which the gas price will drop from the current PLN 239.65 per MWh to PLN 204.26 per MWH net. The tariff will become effective from July 1 and its entry into force will mean a decrease in gas bills by 8-11 percent. Depending on consumption. (PAP)

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