Inflation in France: CPI Soars to 3.0% in September 2026, a 25% Increase in One Month
French Inflation Rises Sharply
In September 2026, the consumer price index (CPI) in France stood at 3.0%, compared to 2.4% the previous month, reflecting a 0.6-point increase in one month. Year over year, this level is significantly higher than the 0.9% recorded a year earlier, according to INSEE.
The CPI measures the average change in prices paid by households for a basket of goods and services representative of their consumption; it serves as the reference indicator for purchasing power in France. Over the past six months, the index fluctuated between 1.7% in March 2026 and 2.4% in August 2026, without surpassing this threshold until the September report, which marks a new peak for the period. This rise is part of an overall upward trend observed since the spring of 2026, after a low point of 1.7% in March.
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