Euro Area Inflation Rises to 2.9% in July 2026 Flash Estimate
Eurostat's flash estimate puts euro area annual inflation at 2.9% in July 2026, up from 2.8% in June. Energy prices drove the increase, while core inflation excluding energy edged up to 2.2%. The data reflect the first euro area aggregate to include Bulgaria (EA21).
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