Overview

• France's annual inflation rate remained steady at 0.8% in March 2025, according to Insee's latest data.
• Consumer prices rose by 0.2% month-on-month, primarily due to seasonal increases in manufactured goods, particularly clothing and footwear.
• Energy prices saw a significant decline, falling 1.5% over the month and 6.6% year-on-year, driven by lower petroleum product costs.
• Core inflation, which excludes volatile components like energy, remained stable at 1.3% over the past year.
• Sector-specific trends included a 2.3% annual rise in service prices, a 0.6% increase in food prices, and a slight slowdown in tobacco price growth.