Euro area annual inflation up to 2.9%

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Euro area annual inflation rose to 2.9% in July 2026, up from 2.8% in June, according to Eurostat estimates. Energy prices contributed highest to this inflation increase with a 10.0% annual rate in July.

Overview Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 2.9% in July 2026, up from 2.8% in June according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, energy is expected to have the highest annual rate in July (10.0%, compared with ...