Finland’s Statistics Office released provisional data on June 2, 2026 indicating that the unified consumer price index (YKHI) increased by 3.0 % compared with a year earlier in May 2026. The month‑on‑month change was 0.7 %. The largest annual rise, 11.5 %, was recorded in the education sector, while health services saw a 6.3 % increase and transportation 7.6 %. Food and non‑alcoholic drinks rose 1.3 %, and housing, water and energy climbed 2.4 %. The data exclude home ownership costs, interest on loans and vehicle taxes. The provisional figures will be refined after full data collection at the end of the month. Other sectors such as furniture and household appliances grew 4.6 %, telecommunications rose 4.5 %, and culture and leisure saw 2.1 % growth. The provisional report clarifies that the index excludes certain costs and follows EU regulations.
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