15.10.202606:45:00UTC+00France’s Inflation Ex‑Tobacco Accelerates to 3.1% in September 2026

France’s inflation rate excluding tobacco rose to 3.10% year‑over‑year in September 2026, up from 2.30% in August, according to data updated on 15 October 2026. The figures are based on annual comparisons, measuring price changes in each month against the same month a year earlier.

The pickup in the September reading suggests mounting price pressures in the French economy after a more moderate increase in August. The previous indicator, published for August 2026, showed inflation ex‑tobacco at 2.30% year‑over‑year, while the latest data confirm a notable acceleration heading into the autumn period.

With the “actual” figure reflecting September’s performance against September of the prior year, and the “previous” figure doing the same for August, the sharp move higher will likely refocus attention on inflation dynamics in France and the potential implications for consumers, businesses and future policy decisions.