Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5 per cent year on year in May 2026 from 2.8 per cent in April, according to a flash estimate by the Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
Consumer prices increased 0.1 per cent MoM, exceeding the long-term May trend.
The HICP inflation rate also climbed sharply to 3.4 per cent from 2.5 per cent, while seasonal factors continued to influence price movements.