GermanyThe inflation rate in Germany rose to 2.8 percent in July 2026, according to the first estimate by the Federal Statistical Office. This increase follows the end of the fuel discount and a rise in oil prices due to renewed tensions between the US and Iran, leading to expected supply shortages. Energy prices increased significantly, rising 8.3 percent compared to the previous year, while core inflation (excluding food and energy) stood at 2.4 percent. The European Central Bank (ECB) anticipates further price increases, noting high uncertainty and ongoing effects of the energy shock. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized that the impacts of the energy crisis on inflation have not yet fully materialized. Consumer confidence declined slightly, with the consumption climate index dropping to -29.6 points.
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