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French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024

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Posted on May 13, 2026

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· Last updated: May 13, 2026

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French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024

France’s EU-Harmonised Inflation Rate Rises Sharply

April 2024 Inflation Data Confirmed

May 13 (Reuters) - EU-harmonised consumer prices in France rose 2.5% year-on-year in April, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, confirming a preliminary reading published late last month and marking the highest rate since July 2024.

Comparison with Previous Months

The EU-harmonised inflation rate in the bloc's second biggest economy accelerated in April, compared with the March reading of 2.0%. On a month-on-month basis, EU-harmonised prices rose 1.2%, also confirming the preliminary reading.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Nathan Vifflin in Gdansk, editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

  • The HICP increase to 2.5% in April 2026 confirms preliminary figures and marks the highest rate since July 2024, up from 2.0% in March (insee.fr).
  • Month‑on‑month EU‑harmonised inflation climbed 1.2%, reinforcing the preliminary reading (insee.fr).
  • The jump is chiefly attributed to a sharp rise in energy prices, notably petroleum products (+14.2% year‑on‑year), while food inflation moderated and manufactured goods prices declined (insee.fr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was France's inflation rate in April 2024?
France's EU-harmonised inflation rate was 2.5% year-on-year in April 2024.
How does April's inflation compare to March?
April's inflation rate of 2.5% was higher than March's 2.0% in France.
Who reported the French inflation figures for April 2024?
The French statistics office INSEE reported the inflation figures.
Was a preliminary reading for April's inflation given earlier?
Yes, the 2.5% inflation figure confirmed a preliminary reading published late last month.
What is the significance of the April 2024 inflation rate?
It marks the highest inflation rate in France since July 2024.

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