Euro Area Inflation
August 2026
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Last update:The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in the Euro Area varied +0.45% in August 2026 and +3.26% over the last 12 months. The all items less food and energy index varied +0.19% compared to the previous month, and+2.13% over the last 12 months:
| June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | |
| all items - monthly | -0.11% | +0.21% | +0.45% |
| all items less food and energy - monthly | +0.16% | 0.00% | +0.19% |
| all items - annual | +2.75% | +2.94% | +3.26% |
| all items less food and energy - annual | +2.12% | +2.20% | +2.13% |
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% | -- |
| alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics | +2.89% | +2.86% | -- |
| all items | +2.75% | +2.94% | +3.26% |
| all items excluding energy | +2.18% | +2.21% | +2.16% |
| all items excluding energy and unprocessed food | +2.12% | +2.20% | +2.13% |
| clothing and footwear | +0.61% | +0.22% | -- |
| education services | +3.78% | +3.69% | -- |
| energy | +8.53% | +10.30% | +14.26% |
| food and non alcoholic beverages | +1.18% | +0.81% | -- |
| furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance | +0.36% | +0.38% | -- |
| health | +2.50% | +3.40% | -- |
| housing water electricity gas and other fuels | +3.51% | +3.74% | -- |
| information and communication | +1.02% | +1.77% | -- |
| insurance and financial services | +2.95% | +2.48% | -- |
| personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services | +3.06% | +2.92% | -- |
| recreation, sport and culture | +1.66% | +1.46% | -- |
| restaurants and accommodation services | +3.75% | +3.87% | -- |
| transport | +5.31% | +6.28% | -- |