Germany’s consumer price index (CPI) continued to edge lower in June 2026, reinforcing a short-term deflationary pattern on a month-over-month basis. According to the latest data updated on 30 June 2026, CPI fell by 0.3% compared with May, following a 0.2% decline in May versus April.
The June figure marks a further softening in price pressures, as the monthly contraction in CPI has now accelerated for a second consecutive month. In May 2026, the index had already turned negative at -0.2% month-over-month; the additional 0.1 percentage point drop to -0.3% in June suggests consumer prices are retreating more quickly as the summer period begins.
The data are reported on a month-over-month comparison basis, meaning the “actual” June reading reflects the price change from May to June, while the “previous” figure captures the movement from April to May. This back-to-back decline underscores a weakening short-term inflation dynamic in Europe’s largest economy and will likely be closely watched by policymakers and financial markets assessing the outlook for growth, demand, and potential monetary policy responses.
