German inflation rises to 2.9% in August

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2026-08-31

Frankfurt (dpa) - German annual consumer price inflation increased to 2.9% in August, up slightly from 2.8% in July, the country's statistical office said on Monday. The rise in consumer prices was mainly driven by higher energy prices, the preliminary figures showed. Like elsewhere in Europe, prices in Germany have risen considerably since the start of the Iran war in late February, which has disrupted energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz,......

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