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Euro area inflation estimated at 2.1% in October

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Eurostat's flash estimate shows a small rise in annual inflation, with energy prices still falling.

Euro area annual inflation was 2.1% in October 2026, up from 2.0% in September, according to Eurostat's flash estimate.

VerifiedEuro area annual inflation was 2.1% in October 2026, up from 2.0% in September, according to Eurostat's flash estimate.2 independent sources
  • Reuters
    "Consumer prices in the 20 countries sharing the euro rose 2.1% year-on-year in October, up from 2.0% in September, Eurostat said."
    reuters.com/demo/euro-zone-inflation-flash-october-…Retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTC
  • Deutsche Welle
    "Die Inflationsrate im Euroraum ist im Oktober auf 2,1 Prozent gestiegen."Translation: "The inflation rate in the euro area rose to 2.1 percent in October."
    dw.com/demo/inflation-eurozone-oktober-2026Retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 11:32 UTC
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Energy prices fell 1.4% compared with October 2025. Services inflation was 3.0%. Food, alcohol and tobacco prices rose 2.6%.

VerifiedEnergy prices fell 1.4% compared with October 2025.2 independent sources
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VerifiedServices inflation was 3.0%.1 source
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Final figures for October are due on 18 November.

Partly verifiedFinal figures for October are due on 18 November.1 source
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