France’s consumer price inflation picked up in September 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 3.0% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in August, according to data updated on 30 September 2026.
The increase marks a clear acceleration in price growth after a softer reading in August, when annual inflation had eased to 2.4% compared with August a year earlier. The latest figure reflects a comparison of September’s prices with those of September a year ago, underscoring renewed inflationary pressure in the French economy.
The shift from 2.4% to 3.0% year-on-year suggests that the disinflation trend seen in late summer may be losing momentum, raising questions about the durability of price stability and the potential implications for household purchasing power and future policy decisions.