Reuters · October 15, 2026

French Consumer Prices Rose 3.4% Year-on-Year in September on an EU-Harmonised Basis, INSEE Says

• Consumer prices in France rose 3.4% year-on-year in September on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Thursday, in line with a preliminary reading from late September, according to the report.
• The harmonised rate accelerated from 2.6% in August and was at its highest level since January 2024, according to the report.

Inflation figures via INSEE, as reported. Card based on the accessible portion only. Original headline: "French inflation rises to 3.4% in September, highest since January 2024".