Overview

• Hessen's inflation rate increased to 2.4% in March 2025, slightly above Germany's national average of 2.3%.
• Food prices rose by 2.9% year-over-year, with butter prices surging 26.6%, reflecting persistent inflationary pressures in the sector.
• Energy prices continued to decline, with heating oil down 8.8% and fuel prices dropping 4.8% compared to March 2024.
• Service costs contributed significantly to inflation, with traffic insurance prices up 20.1% and social services costs rising 9.3%.
• Economists predict inflation will stabilize around 2.5% in the coming months, with regional and sectoral variations expected to persist.