Germany’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) remained unchanged on a month-over-month basis in July, with the indicator holding at 0.9%. According to the latest data update on 12 August 2026, the July reading matches the previous month’s 0.9% change, indicating no acceleration or deceleration in price growth over the period.
The HICP, which is harmonised across EU members for comparability, is closely followed by markets and policymakers as a key gauge of inflation trends. The unchanged month-over-month rate suggests that, at least for July, German consumer prices maintained a steady trajectory compared to the prior month, with no fresh signal of mounting inflationary pressure or a notable cooling in price dynamics.
