According to a report from Östgöta Correspondenten published on April 6, 2026, Swedbank's chief forecaster Andreas Wallström predicts that inflation in Sweden is clearly on the rise and could trigger additional interest rate increases. 7 percent in February. The economist attributes the expected increase primarily to rising energy prices, particularly fuel costs, with airfares also contributing to the upward pressure.
4 percent. The report notes that Statistics Sweden (SCB) is scheduled to release new price statistics on Tuesday, which will provide official confirmation of inflation trends. The article warns that further interest rate hikes could disrupt household housing budgets, though experts reportedly remain divided on the economic outlook.