10.07.202606:45:00UTC+00French Inflation Cools Further as June CPI Slips to 1.8% Year-on-Year

France’s consumer price inflation eased in June, with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 1.8% year-on-year, down from 2.4% previously. The latest reading, updated on 10 July 2026, indicates a further cooling of price pressures in the French economy.

Both the current and previous indicators are based on year-on-year comparisons, measuring price changes in June against the same month a year earlier. The previous figure of 2.4% and the latest 1.8% reading are both recorded for June 2026, highlighting a step down in inflation momentum over the comparison horizon.

The moderation in CPI suggests that inflation in France is moving further away from earlier peaks, potentially easing pressure on household budgets and influencing future expectations around monetary and fiscal policy. Investors and policymakers will now be watching to see if this softer inflation trend proves durable in the coming months.