Euro Area Inflation
May 2026
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Last update:The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in the Euro Area varied +0.11% in May 2026 and +3.19% over the last 12 months. The all items less food and energy index varied +0.27% compared to the previous month, and+2.32% over the last 12 months:
| March 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | |
| all items - monthly | +1.27% | +1.03% | +0.11% |
| all items less food and energy - monthly | +0.73% | +0.80% | +0.27% |
| all items - annual | +2.55% | +3.03% | +3.19% |
| all items less food and energy - annual | +2.18% | +2.10% | +2.32% |
all itemsall items excluding energy and unprocessed food
Percentage Annual VariationShaded area = recession
| March 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | |
| administered prices | +2.58% | +3.04% | -- |
| alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | +3.16% | +3.38% | -- |
| all items | +2.55% | +3.03% | +3.19% |
| all items excluding energy | +2.30% | +2.24% | +2.43% |
| all items excluding energy and unprocessed food | +2.18% | +2.10% | +2.32% |
| clothing and footwear | +0.65% | +1.00% | -- |
| education services | +3.79% | +3.77% | -- |
| energy | +5.10% | +10.82% | +10.94% |
| food and non alcoholic beverages | +2.17% | +2.20% | -- |
| furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance | +0.13% | +0.26% | -- |
| health | +2.56% | +2.35% | -- |
| housing water electricity gas and other fuels | +1.55% | +2.81% | -- |
| information and communication | -0.38% | +0.50% | -- |
| insurance and financial services | +3.35% | +3.99% | -- |
| personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services | +3.05% | +3.08% | -- |
| recreation, sport and culture | +1.98% | +1.25% | -- |
| restaurants and accommodation services | +3.70% | +3.78% | -- |
| transport | +5.22% | +6.80% | -- |