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German inflation accelerates slightly more than expected in September

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Posted on September 30, 2026

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· Last updated: September 30, 2026

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German Inflation Rises to 3.3% in September Amid Energy Price Hike

September Inflation Data and Economic Impact

By Maria Martinez and Miranda Murray

Overview of Inflation Increase

BERLIN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated slightly more than expected in September due to the energy price shock of the Iran war, following the trend in other big euro zone economies. 

Key Inflation Figures

Inflation in Germany rose to 3.3% year-on-year, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed on Wednesday.

Analyst Expectations vs. Actual Data

Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast the EU-harmonised consumer price index at 3.2% in September, compared with 2.9% the month before.

Energy and Core Inflation Breakdown

Energy inflation rose to 14.9% in September from 10.5% in August. 

Core inflation, which excludes the volatile prices of energy and food, remained unchanged for the third consecutive month at 2.4%. 

Euro Zone Context

The German data comes ahead of the euro zone inflation release on Friday. Inflation in the bloc is expected to come in at 3.6% in September, up from 3.2% in the previous month, according to economists polled by Reuters.

(Reporting by Miranda Murray and Maria MartinezEditing by Ludwig Burger and Matthias Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Headline inflation climbed to 3.3% in September from 2.9% in August, exceeding the 3.2% consensus forecast.
  • Energy inflation surged to 14.9% year‑on‑year (from 10.5% in August), largely due to the Iran war's impact on oil prices.
  • Core inflation—excluding energy and food—remained stable at 2.4%, signaling persistent underlying price pressures ahead of expected euro‑zone inflation of around 3.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Germany's inflation rate in September?
Germany's inflation rate rose to 3.3% year-on-year in September.
Why did German inflation accelerate in September?
German inflation accelerated mainly due to the energy price shock from the Iran war.
How did core inflation perform in Germany?
Core inflation in Germany remained unchanged at 2.4% for the third consecutive month.
How did energy inflation change in September?
Energy inflation rose to 14.9% in September from 10.5% in August.

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