Overview

• Germany's inflation rate fell to 2.1% in April 2025, the lowest level since October 2024, according to preliminary data from the Statistisches Bundesamt.
• Energy prices dropped by 5.4% year-over-year, reflecting lower global oil prices influenced by trade tensions and a stronger euro.
• Food prices rose by 2.8% compared to April 2024, with notable increases in items like fresh produce and dairy products.
• Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, climbed to 2.9%, highlighting persistent underlying price pressures.
• Regionally, inflation rates varied slightly, with Hesse at 2.3% and Saxony at 2.4%, both showing modest declines from March.