Austria’s consumer price inflation picked up modestly in March 2026, with the month‑over‑month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 1.20%, up from 1.10% in the previous month. The data, updated on 16 April 2026, point to a slight acceleration in price pressures compared with the pace recorded earlier in the year.
Both the current and previous readings relate to March 2026, with the “actual” figure comparing price changes in March to February, while the “previous” figure reflects the comparison of February to January. The move from 1.10% to 1.20% MoM suggests that, on a short‑term basis, inflation momentum has strengthened marginally, an important signal for policymakers and market participants tracking the near‑term trajectory of Austrian prices.
