Euro Area Inflation
September 2026
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Last update:The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in the Euro Area varied +0.60% in September 2026 and +3.77% over the last 12 months. The all items less food and energy index varied +0.17% compared to the previous month, and+2.16% over the last 12 months:
| July 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 | |
| all items - monthly | +0.21% | +0.44% | +0.60% |
| all items less food and energy - monthly | 0.00% | +0.18% | +0.17% |
| all items - annual | +2.94% | +3.25% | +3.77% |
| all items less food and energy - annual | +2.20% | +2.11% | +2.16% |
all itemsall items excluding energy and unprocessed food
Percentage Annual VariationShaded area = recession
| July 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 | |
| administered prices | +3.58% | +3.91% | +4.18% |
| alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | +2.86% | +2.80% | +2.74% |
| all items | +2.94% | +3.25% | +3.77% |
| all items excluding energy | +2.21% | +2.14% | +2.26% |
| all items excluding energy and unprocessed food | +2.20% | +2.11% | +2.16% |
| clothing and footwear | +0.22% | +0.61% | -0.06% |
| education services | +3.69% | +3.94% | +3.15% |
| energy | +10.30% | +14.28% | +18.94% |
| food and non alcoholic beverages | +0.81% | +0.75% | +1.02% |
| furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance | +0.38% | +0.61% | +0.50% |
| health | +3.40% | +3.58% | +3.55% |
| housing water electricity gas and other fuels | +3.75% | +4.32% | +5.25% |
| information and communication | +1.77% | +1.85% | +1.99% |
| insurance and financial services | +2.48% | +2.77% | +2.73% |
| personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services | +2.92% | +3.03% | +2.92% |
| recreation, sport and culture | +1.46% | +0.94% | +1.77% |
| restaurants and accommodation services | +3.87% | +3.62% | +4.12% |
| transport | +6.28% | +7.77% | +9.83% |