Belgium’s consumer price momentum cooled in August 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.40% month-over-month, down from a 0.63% increase in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 28 August 2026, indicate a moderation in short-term inflationary pressures compared with the previous month.
On a month-over-month basis, the August reading shows that while prices continued to climb, they did so at a slower pace than in July, when the CPI had accelerated by 0.63% versus June. The comparison highlights a gradual easing in price growth, suggesting that the intensity of recent inflationary pressures may be softening as the third quarter progresses.
