Italy’s consumer price growth accelerated sharply in April 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 1.2% month-over-month, more than double the 0.5% increase recorded in March 2026.
The latest reading, released on 30 April 2026, shows a notable pickup in price momentum compared with the previous month. In March, the CPI’s 0.5% gain reflected moderate month-over-month inflation, but April’s 1.2% rise indicates a stronger and faster build‑up in consumer prices across the Italian economy.
On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” April figure compares the change in prices from March to April, while the “previous” March figure measures the change from February to March. The shift from 0.5% to 1.2% suggests that inflationary pressures intensified heading into the second quarter of 2026, a development that will be closely watched by policymakers and market participants.
