Euro Area Inflation
August 2026
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Last update:The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in the Euro Area varied +0.44% in August 2026 and +3.25% over the last 12 months. The all items less food and energy index varied +0.18% compared to the previous month, and+2.11% over the last 12 months:
| June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | |
| all items - monthly | -0.11% | +0.21% | +0.44% |
| all items less food and energy - monthly | +0.16% | 0.00% | +0.18% |
| all items - annual | +2.75% | +2.94% | +3.25% |
| all items less food and energy - annual | +2.12% | +2.20% | +2.11% |
all itemsall items excluding energy and unprocessed food
Percentage Annual VariationShaded area = recession
| June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | |
| administered prices | +3.34% | +3.58% | +3.91% |
| alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | +2.89% | +2.86% | +2.80% |
| all items | +2.75% | +2.94% | +3.25% |
| all items excluding energy | +2.18% | +2.21% | +2.14% |
| all items excluding energy and unprocessed food | +2.12% | +2.20% | +2.11% |
| clothing and footwear | +0.61% | +0.22% | +0.62% |
| education services | +3.78% | +3.69% | +3.94% |
| energy | +8.53% | +10.30% | +14.28% |
| food and non alcoholic beverages | +1.18% | +0.81% | +0.75% |
| furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance | +0.36% | +0.38% | +0.61% |
| health | +2.50% | +3.40% | +3.58% |
| housing water electricity gas and other fuels | +3.51% | +3.75% | +4.32% |
| information and communication | +1.02% | +1.77% | +1.85% |
| insurance and financial services | +2.95% | +2.48% | +2.77% |
| personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services | +3.06% | +2.92% | +3.03% |
| recreation, sport and culture | +1.66% | +1.46% | +0.94% |
| restaurants and accommodation services | +3.75% | +3.87% | +3.62% |
| transport | +5.31% | +6.28% | +7.76% |