08.09.202606:00:00UTC+00Lithuania Slips Back into Deflation as August CPI Turns Negative Month-on-Month

Lithuania’s consumer prices dipped in August 2026, with the month‑on‑month Consumer Price Index (CPI) coming in at -0.1%, reversing the mild inflation recorded in July. According to the latest data, updated on 8 September 2026, this follows a 0.2% month‑on‑month increase in July 2026, underscoring renewed disinflationary pressures in the Baltic economy.

The August reading means that, compared with July, the overall price level in Lithuania edged lower, after having risen slightly in the previous month. On a month‑over‑month basis, the “actual” figure for August reflects the change from July to August, while the “previous” figure captures the change from June to July, highlighting a clear shift from modest price growth to a marginal decline.

While the move of just three-tenths of a percentage point may appear small, the return to negative monthly inflation will be closely watched by policymakers and market participants, as it could signal softer demand or the impact of earlier monetary tightening feeding more visibly into consumer prices.