Euro Area Annual Inflation Projected to Reach 3.8% in September

The Euro area's annual inflation rate is expected to surge to 3.8% in September 2026, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat.

This represents a significant increase from the previous month's 3.2%, with energy prices experiencing the sharpest price hike at 18.8%.

Monthly consumer prices are estimated to rise by 0.6%, while services inflation is projected to reach 3.2% and food, alcohol, and tobacco inflation is expected to increase to 1.4% from 1.1% in August.