According to a forecast by the Federal Statistical Office, the inflation rate jumped to 4.1 % in September. A new record: Last seen in December 1993, when it was 4.3 %.
The prices for energy (+14.3 %) and food (+ 4.9 %) increased sharply. Services increased by 2.5 % and apartment rents by 1.4 %.
In August consumer prices had already risen by 3.9 % compared to the same month last year. The Federal Statistical Office last determined a higher value in December 1993 ... Read even more
