Economy: Household Consumption Rose in July, Inflation Rose to 2.4% in August
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The annual inflation rate in France accelerated surprisingly to 2.4% in August 2026, before 2.1% in July, according to preliminary estimates, exceeding the expectations of the market that it would remain unchanged. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
Expenditure on consumption by French households increased in July, driven by purchases of fuel and new vehicles Household consumption expenditure in France continued
After a period of stability, inflation returned to the French daily. In August 2026, consumer prices rose to 2.4% over a year, compared to 2.1% in July. For households, this translates into significant increases in the pump, supermarket and energy bills. Inflation reached 2.4%: key points On August 28, 2026, INSEE revealed its provisional estimate of inflation for August: it reached 2.4% annually, or 0.3 points more than in July. Monthly, prices…
On Friday 28 August, INSEE announced that consumer prices have increased by 2.4% over one year in August. From fuel to tobacco, to food, each sector is affected by this new increase.
According to a provisional estimate published this Friday by INSEE, consumer prices have risen by 2.4% over one year in August. Prices are drawn by those of energy including gasoline. Further price increases in recent months. Inflation continues to rise, it was set at 2.4% over one year in August, after 2.1% in July, according to a provisional estimate published Friday by INSEE. According to the National Institute of Statistics, this increase se…
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