FX.co ★ Netherlands October Inflation Confirmed at 3.7%

The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands rose to 3.7% in October 2026, up from 3.4% in September and in line with preliminary estimates. This was the highest rate since April 2025.

The increase was driven mainly by higher inflation in housing and utilities (4.7% vs. 4.2% in September), while transport inflation remained elevated at 9.1%. Within energy, gas prices accelerated markedly (11.7% vs. 7.4%), whereas fuel price growth eased somewhat for petrol (22.6% vs. 27.3%) and diesel (44.4% vs. 45.8%).

Price pressures also strengthened in health (1.9% vs. 1.3%) and in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs. 2.3%). Food prices continued to fall, but at a slower rate (-1.2% vs. -1.8%). By contrast, inflation moderated for clothing and footwear (0.4% vs. 0.6%) and for restaurants (4.0% vs. 4.3%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.7% in October, after a 0.1% increase in September. Meanwhile, annual HICP inflation picked up to 3.3% from 3.0% in September.