The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic edged up to 2.5% in October 2025, surpassing market expectations and the previous month’s 2.3%, preliminary estimates showed. The main upward pressure came from accelerated price growth for food, alcohol and tobacco (3.9% vs 2.9% in September), and goods (1.3% vs 0.8%). In contrast, prices moderated for services (4.6% vs 4.7%). Meanwhile, costs for energy remained unchanged at -3.3%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.5% in October, the highest in three months, rebounding from a 0.6% drop in September.