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Swedish Inflation Falls to 1.7 Percent in February, Driven by Dental Care and Fuel Price Declines

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Swedish Inflation Falls to 1.7 Percent in February, Driven by Dental Care and Fuel Price Declines
Key Points
  • Sweden's inflation rate fell to 1.7% in February 2026 according to Statistics Sweden's KPIF measure.
  • Dental care and fuel prices contributed to the downward pressure on inflation, while electricity and food prices pushed it upward.
  • The February figure represents a decrease from January's 2.0% inflation rate and aligns with preliminary estimates released earlier.

Sweden's inflation rate measured by the KPIF indicator fell to 1.7 percent in February 2026, according to new figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). The decline was in line with preliminary estimates released by the statistical agency the previous week. In January, inflation stood at 2.0 percent.

SCB price statistician Caroline Neander stated in a press release that electricity and food prices drove inflation upward in February, while restaurant visits also contributed to price increases. However, these upward pressures were offset by continued low interest costs. Specifically, dental care and fuel prices pulled inflation downward, while meat prices were a driving factor in food price increases.

electricity and food prices drove inflation upward in February, while restaurant visits also contributed to price increases. However, these upward pressures were offset by continued low interest costs. Specifically, dental care and fuel prices pulled inflation downward, while meat prices were a driving factor in food price increases.

Caroline Neander, SCB price statistician

The data release from Statistics Sweden provides key economic indicators for policymakers and analysts monitoring price stability in the Swedish economy.

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