France’s CPI rose 1 per cent MoM in March 2026, lifting YoY inflation to 1.7 per cent, driven by an energy surge.
Petroleum prices jumped sharply, pushing energy up 8.9 per cent MoM and 7.4 per cent YoY.
Core inflation edged to 1.1 per cent.
Manufactured goods softened, while transport costs rebounded.
HICP rose 2 per cent YoY, signalling broader inflation pressures.