According to data published today by Eurostat, the annual inflation rate increased to 3.8% in both the Eurozone and the European Union (EU) in September. Energy prices continue to contribute to the rise in inflation.
According to the statistical data from the European agency, in the Eurozone, the figure rose compared to 2.2% in September 2025 and compared to 3.2% in August. Similarly, in the EU, annual inflation also rose to 3.8%, which is higher than the 2.6% recorded in the same month of 2025 and 3.2% in August.
Year-on-year energy prices rose by 18.9% in September, after decreasing by 0.4% in September 2025 and rising by 14.3% in August.
The lowest annual inflation rates were recorded in Sweden (1.0%), Hungary, and Denmark (both at 2.1%), as well as in the Czech Republic (2.4%).
Among the countries with the highest annual rates measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) were Romania (6.5%), Lithuania (6.1%), and Bulgaria (5.6%).
Compared to August 2026, inflation decreased in one member state, remained stable in three, and increased by 23% in one. In Portugal, inflation measured by HICP was 3.6% in September, corresponding to the August level and exceeding the annual rate of 1.9%.