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German inflation rate at +2.1% in April 2025
The inflation rate in Germany, measured as the year-on-year change in the consumer price index (CPI), stood at +2.1% in April 2025. The rate of inflation has therefore continued to ease since the start of the year, after standing at +2.2% in March 2025, and +2.3% in both January and February 2025. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that the development of energy prices had a significant downward effect on inflation in April 2025. On the other hand, the rise in food prices pushed inflation higher in April 2025 also. In addition, the above-average increases in service prices intensified once again. ... (full story)