The inflation rate in Germany considerably increased in September and is expected to rise significantly above three percent, according to initial figures released by the federal states. For comparison, the national inflation rate stood at 2.9 percent in August.
Several state statistical offices attributed this rise primarily to higher energy prices, citing factors such as the ongoing Iranian conflict. For instance, in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), fuel prices increased by 37 percent compared to September 2025, with diesel rising 49 percent and gasoline increasing 34 percent.
Overall, the most significant price jumps this September were recorded in Saxony, Berlin, and Brandenburg, each seeing an increase of 0.5 percent compared to the previous year. This pushed their respective inflation rates up to between 3.4 and 3.6 percent. Sachsen-Anhalt also experienced a moderate rise-on an already high level-with its inflation rate increasing by only 0.2 percentage points to 3.4 percent.
In the largest federal state, NRW, the inflation rate increased from 2.9 to 3.3 percent. Bavaria reported a rise from 2.9 to 3.2 percent, while Baden-Württemberg moved from 2.6 to 2.9 percent. Similarly, in Lower Saxony, the rate increased from 2.9 to 3.3 percent.
Based on these regional figures, the national inflation rate is projected to rise from 2.9 percent in the previous month to approximately 3.2 to 3.4 percent. The Federal Statistical Office is scheduled to publish its estimate for September at 2 PM.
