The annual inflation rate in Georgia edged down to 4.3% in March 2026, the lowest level in three months, from 4.6% in February. Food and non-alcoholic beverages remained the main driver of inflation, although price growth slowed to 7.5% from 9.5% in the previous month. This was largely due to increases in fish (21.2%), fruit and grapes (13.4%), bread and cereals (9.6%), and meat (9.6%). Transport inflation accelerated to 4% (vs 0.9%), driven by higher costs for transport services (7.3%) and the operation of personal transport equipment (5.7%). Meanwhile, prices for miscellaneous goods and services rose by 9.8%, the same as in February, due to personal effects (58.1%), as well as insurance (8.5%) and personal care (4.3%). Alcoholic beverages and tobacco prices increased by 6.2%, up from 4.3% in the previous month. In contrast, inflation moderated for health (4.2% vs 5.9%) and restaurants and hotels (7.0% vs 7.2%). Compared to the previous month, the CPI went up 0.8%.