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French Preliminary Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in September
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Posted on September 30, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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French inflation rose 1.1% in September, below expectations. Service prices increased, while energy costs fell, according to INSEE data.
French Inflation Rate Increases Less Than Anticipated in September
(Reuters) -French consumer prices rose 1.1% in September from a year ago, slightly less than economists anticipated as service prices rose and energy costs fell, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Tuesday.
Service prices, including healthcare, internet and other forms of communication, climbed 2.4% year-on-year and rose from 2.1% from August.
Energy prices were 4.5% lower year-on-year, following a 6.2% drop the month before, the agency said.
France's harmonised inflation rate, adjusted for comparison with other euro zone countries, was 1.1% higher year-on-year in September, up from 0.8% in August and below the average rise of 1.3% expected by economists surveyed by Reuters.
Tobacco prices are expected to rise 4.1% year-on-year in September, from 4.0% in August, while food prices are expected to increase 1.7% on the same basis, from 1.6% in August.
Inflation measured by France's own consumer price index rose 1.2% over the year through September, up from 0.9% in August.
(Reporting by Mathias de Rozario in Gdansk; editing by Barbara Lewis)
Key Takeaways
- •French consumer prices rose 1.1% in September.
- •Service prices increased by 2.4% year-on-year.
- •Energy prices fell by 4.5% compared to last year.
- •Harmonised inflation rate was 1.1%, below expectations.
- •Tobacco prices expected to rise 4.1% year-on-year.
Frequently Asked Questions about French preliminary inflation rises less than expected in September
1What was the year-on-year rise in French consumer prices for September?
French consumer prices rose 1.1% in September from a year ago, slightly less than economists anticipated.
2How did service prices change in September compared to August?
Service prices, including healthcare and internet, climbed 2.4% year-on-year in September, up from 2.1% in August.
3What was the trend in energy prices in September?
Energy prices were 4.5% lower year-on-year in September, following a 6.2% drop the month before.
4What is the harmonised inflation rate for France in September?
France's harmonised inflation rate was 1.1% higher year-on-year in September, up from 0.8% in August.
5What are the expected changes in tobacco and food prices?
Tobacco prices are expected to rise 4.1% year-on-year in September, while food prices are expected to increase 1.7%.
