German inflation estimated at 3.3% in September
Preliminary data show German consumer prices rising 3.3% from a year earlier, with energy costs climbing sharply.
Germany’s annual inflation rate is expected to have reached 3.3% in September 2026, based on the national consumer price index. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) reported the preliminary figures on Wednesday, September 30.
Consumer prices increased by an estimated 0.6% from August. The rate excluding food and energy, commonly described as core inflation, was put at 2.4% year on year.
Energy prices were 14.9% higher than in September 2025, accelerating from annual increases of 10.5% in August and 8.3% in July. Germany’s harmonised consumer price index also rose 3.3% annually and 0.6% monthly. Final September results are due on October 13.