Inflation rate hits a new high of +2,4 since December

Since December 2024, inflation rates in Germany have not seen a number as high as +2,6, which was December’s record number. The rate has been low and steady since then, that is until September 2025. The inflation rate hit a new high of +2,4 last month, and many goods, mostly sweet are affected. 

What goods are affected most by inflation in September 2025

The biggest rise is seen in sugar, jam, honey and similar confectionery goods with a +6,5%, fruit with +5,1%, dairy and egg products with +3,6%, and meat products with +3,2% between September 2024 and 2025. 

One of the biggest rises however, was in chocolate prices with a striking +21,2% inflation rate. In contrast, surprisingly enough, olive oil is having a decrease in the alarming inflation rates. 

When compared to September 2024, the consumers can expect the inflation rate to stay over 2% for the time being. 

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