FX.co ★ French Inflation Cools Further as June CPI Slips to 1.8% YoY

France’s consumer price growth slowed noticeably in June, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) easing to 1.8%, down from 2.4% in May 2026.

According to the latest data updated on 30 June 2026, the June figure reflects inflation compared with the same month a year earlier, while May’s 2.4% reading was measured against May of the previous year. The continued moderation in annual price gains points to a cooling inflation trend in France as mid-2026 unfolds, potentially easing pressure on household budgets and influencing policymakers’ outlook on the price environment.

The June reading marks a clear step down from May’s pace and will be closely watched by markets for signals on how sustained the disinflation trend may prove in the months ahead.