France’s consumer price inflation picked up in April 2026, with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 2.2% year-over-year, up from 1.7% in March 2026. The latest reading, updated on 30 April 2026, indicates a renewed acceleration in price growth after a more moderate pace in the previous month.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, meaning the April 2026 CPI is measured against price levels in April 2025, while the March 2026 reading was compared with March 2025. The move from 1.7% to 2.2% suggests that inflationary pressures in France have strengthened at the start of the second quarter, a development that investors and policymakers will be watching closely as they assess the trajectory of prices and potential implications for monetary policy in the euro area.
