Eurozone Inflation Accelerates to 3.8% in September as Energy Costs Surge

Key Facts

Eurozone annual inflation rose to 3.8% during September 2026. Data showed that this acceleration from 3.2% in the previous month was primarily driven by an 18.9% surge in energy costs.

The rising price pressures come as the region recorded a trade deficit of €25.2 billion in August 2026. These figures reflect dual challenges for the European economy involving high import costs and consumer inflation pressures as of October 16, 2026.