July Inflation Jumps to 2.8 Percent
German July inflation rose to 2.8 percent, a three-month high, as energy prices jumped after a fuel-duty cut expired.

German July inflation rose to 2.8 percent, a three-month high, as energy prices jumped after a fuel-duty cut expired.
German inflation eased to 2.3 percent in June, easing pressure on everyday costs though core prices stayed higher.
The German cabinet has approved removing the gas storage levy from January 2026, following an amendment to the Energy Industry Act.
The federal government's decision to postpone Stromsteuer reductions has triggered a national debate. Expats in Germany face continued high electricity costs.
Leaders of Germany's eastern states are pressing the incoming federal government for stronger political representation and greater investment to close the…