FX.co ★ French Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in May, Signaling Stable Price Pressures

France’s consumer price index (CPI) on a non-seasonally adjusted basis rose 2.40% year-over-year in May 2026, unchanged from the 2.40% annual increase recorded in April 2026. The latest data, updated on 12 June 2026, indicate that headline inflation has stabilized, with price growth in May matching the pace seen a month earlier.

The year-over-year comparison shows that the change in consumer prices for May 2026 versus May 2025 is moving in line with April’s annual reading, suggesting that the recent inflation trajectory in France may be entering a more settled phase. With both April and May posting identical 2.40% gains over their respective months a year earlier, there are no fresh signs of either renewed acceleration or a marked cooling in headline price pressures.