# Germany's inflation eases to 2.8% in October

> Germany's consumer prices rose 2.8% on the year in October 2026 (provisional), down from 3.3% in September. Energy prices rose 12.2%, down from 14.9%.

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- Published: 2026-11-03
- Updated: 2026-11-03
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The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) estimates that German consumer prices rose 2.8% year on year in October 2026, and fell 0.2% on the month. The harmonised index (HICP) rose 2.8% on the year and fell 0.1% on the month. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, was 2.1%, and energy prices rose 12.2%, slower than the 14.9% of September ([Destatis, 30 October 2026](https://www.destatis.de/EN/Press/2026/10/PE26_382_611.html)).

## Key figures, October 2026 (provisional)

- **Consumer prices, year on year**: +2.8% (September: +3.3%)
- **Consumer prices, month on month**: −0.2%
- **HICP, year on year**: +2.8%
- **Core inflation, excluding food and energy**: +2.1%
- **Energy, year on year**: +12.2% (September: +14.9%)

The September figure is in [Germany confirms September inflation at 3.3%](/news/germany-inflation-confirmed-september-2026/). The euro area figure, which combines all member states, is covered in [the euro area flash inflation preview](/news/euro-area-flash-hicp-october-2026-preview/).

## Sources

- [Destatis: Inflation rate of +2.8% expected in October 2026](https://www.destatis.de/EN/Press/2026/10/PE26_382_611.html)

## Common questions

### What was German inflation in October 2026?

2.8% year on year, provisional, down from 3.3% in September, according to Destatis.

### When will the final October figure for Germany be published?

On 11 November 2026, according to Destatis.

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