Higher energy prices push up inflation in Germany
Germany's inflation rose to 2.9% in April from 2.7% in March, driven by surging energy costs, including a 26.2% jump in motor fuels and 55.1% in heating oil.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:49 | 12 May 2026
The annual inflation rate was at 2.9% in Germany last month, up from 2.7% in March, official figures from the federal statistical authority Destatis showed on Tuesday.
Overall inflation increased for the second consecutive month due to higher energy prices related to the Iran war, Ruth Brand, president of the Destatis said.
She added: "Consumers are particularly feeling the persistent price pressure regarding motor fuels."
The prices of energy products were 10.1% higher in April 2026 than in April 2025, after increasing around 7.2% in March.
The price of motor fuels soared by 26.2% in April on a yearly basis, while heating oil prices jumped by 55.1% in Germany.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 0.6% in April.
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