According to the National Statistical Committee, the consumer price index in February 2026 compared to December 2025 was 101.9%, which corresponds to an increase of 1.9%. The average annual inflation rate for January-February of the current year compared to the same period last year was recorded at 109.6%.
- bakery products and cereals: prices increased by 0.3% (contribution 0.04 p.p.) due to rising wheat prices in Kazakhstan and increased logistics costs;
- fruits and vegetables: the cost rose by 6.2% (contribution 0.35 p.p.), including 3.9% for fruits and 8.2% for vegetables. Seasonal factors and rising prices for imported products played a role, along with increased logistics costs;
- dairy products, cheese, and eggs: prices increased by 3.6% (contribution 0.11 p.p.), related to seasonal declines in production and a drop in egg production after bird vaccinations, as well as the situation in the EAEU markets;
- oils and fats: the price rose by 1.4% (contribution 0.04 p.p.) against the backdrop of rising global prices for vegetable oils.
Prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products increased by 2.2% (contribution 0.1 p.p.), including 2.5% for alcohol (contribution 0.07 p.p.) and 1.1% for tobacco products (contribution 0.009 p.p.), due to annual increases in excise taxes.
The price index for non-food products increased by 0.4% (contribution 0.12 p.p.). In particular, there was a slight increase in prices for clothing and footwear (contribution 0.13 p.p.) by 1.2%, and for household goods and appliances – 2.0% (contribution 0.07 p.p.).
At the same time, prices for housing services, water, gas, and electricity decreased by 1.1% (contribution (-)0.12 p.p.).
It is also worth noting that paid services increased by 3.6% (contribution 0.86 p.p.), in particular:
- healthcare (+1.3%) due to the rising costs of medical supplies and services, as well as the need to narrow the price gap with the private sector;
- recreation and cultural events (+2.2%) – the increase is driven by rising demand for leisure services and rental costs;
- hotels and restaurants (+7.8%) – the main contribution to price growth was 0.53 p.p. due to increased costs for food and utilities;
- transport services (+3.5%) – the increase is related to the introduction of tolls through strategic tunnels and the expected rise in fuel prices.
Since the beginning of 2026, measures of economic regulation have been taken to ensure food security and stabilize prices for basic food products in the country.
