The rise in overall consumer prices intensified again, after having stood at 2.7 per cent in March 2026.
The inflation rate in Germany, measured as the YoY change in the consumer price index, stood at 2.9 per cent in April this year, the Federal Statistical Office said.
A rate of inflation as high as that of April 2026 was last recorded in January 2024.
Compared with March 2026, consumer prices increased by 0.6 per cent in April 2026.
Core inflation in Germany was 2.3 per cent in April.
In February 2026, it had been 1.9 per cent.
A rate of inflation as high as that of April 2026 was last recorded in January 2024.
“Overall inflation increased for the second consecutive month as a result of another rise in energy prices that was due to the Iran war. Consumers are particularly feeling the persistent price pressure regarding motor fuels,” says Destatis president Ruth Brand in a release.
Compared with March 2026, consumer prices increased by 0.6 per cent in April 2026.
The prices of energy products (total) were 10.1 per cent higher YoY in April. As in March 2026 (7.2 per cent), energy prices therefore increased markedly after dropping by 1.9 per cent YoY in February 2026.
In April 2026, the inflation rate excluding energy stood at 2.2 per cent, and the inflation rate excluding heating oil and motor fuels was 1.9 per cent. The inflation rate excluding food and energy, often referred to as core inflation, was 2.3 per cent in April.
The prices of goods (total) were 2.9 per cent higher in April 2026 than a year earlier. Non-durable consumer goods cost 4.2 per cent more and the prices of durable consumer goods rose by 0.6 per cent.
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