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German Inflation Confirmed at 2.8% in March
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Posted on April 10, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 10, 2026
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German consumer price inflation, harmonised for EU comparison, rose to 2.8% year‑on‑year in March 2026, up from 2.0% in February, driven largely by a sharp rebound in energy costs, while core inflation remained steady at 2.5%.
German Inflation Rises to 2.8% in March 2024, Confirming Preliminary Report
Overview of German Inflation Data for March 2024
Official Inflation Rate and Confirmation
FRANKFURT, April 10 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated to 2.8% in March, according to federal statistics office data released on Friday, confirming preliminary figures.
Comparison with Previous Month
In February, inflation, or the gain in consumer prices harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, was reported at 2.0% year-on-year.
Further Information and Reporting
The office publishes more detailed inflation data on its website.
(Reporting by Miranda Murrray and Ludwig Burger)
Key Takeaways
- •Headline harmonised inflation jumped to 2.8% in March from 2.0% in February, confirming preliminary estimates. (bundesbank.de)
- •Energy prices surged by about 7.2% year‑on‑year—the first increase since December 2023—propelling inflation higher, while food and core inflation remained relatively stable. (whtc.com)
- •Core inflation (excluding energy and food) held at around 2.5%, showing that underlying price pressures have yet to escalate. (bundesbank.de)
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Frequently Asked Questions about German inflation confirmed at 2.8% in March
1What was the German inflation rate in March 2024?
The German inflation rate was confirmed at 2.8% in March 2024.
2How does the March 2024 inflation compare to February 2024?
German inflation increased from 2.0% in February to 2.8% in March 2024.
3Who provides the official German inflation rate?
The federal statistics office releases the official German inflation rate data.
4What does the inflation rate measure in this context?
In this context, the inflation rate measures the year-on-year rise in consumer prices harmonised with the EU.
