FX.co ★ French Inflation Edges Higher in July as CPI Rises to 2.1% YoY

France’s consumer price inflation picked up in July 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.1% year-over-year, up from 1.8% in June 2026. The latest reading, updated on 31 July 2026, indicates a modest acceleration in price growth compared to the same month a year earlier.

The July figure is based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring how prices in July 2026 changed relative to July 2025. Similarly, the previous 1.8% reading for June 2026 reflected price changes versus June 2025. The step-up from 1.8% to 2.1% suggests a gradual firming in inflationary pressures within the French economy, which will be closely watched by policymakers and financial markets for signals on the future path of interest rates and economic momentum.