Luxembourg Inflation Hits 2-Year High

2026-05-06 10:41 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Luxembourg rose to 3.1% in April 2026 from 2.4% in the previous month, marking the highest level since March 2024.

Price pressures intensified for housing and utilities (4.4% vs 1.7% in March), transportation (6.3% vs 4.2%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.2% vs 2.6%), restaurants and accommodation services (3.3% vs 2.9%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (1.7% vs 1.2%).

Inflation also edged higher for furniture, household items and routine home maintenance (1.0% vs 0.9%), while clothing and footwear increased 0.2% after being flat in March.

At the same time, inflation held steady for health (1.8%) and education (6.2%), while deflation eased for information and communication (-0.1% vs -1.0%).

Conversely, price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.4% vs 2.8%) and recreation, sport, and culture (2.5% vs 4.7%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose to 1.2% in April from 0.9% in the prior period.



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Luxembourg Inflation Hits 2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Luxembourg rose to 3.1% in April 2026 from 2.4% in the previous month, marking the highest level since March 2024. Price pressures intensified for housing and utilities (4.4% vs 1.7% in March), transportation (6.3% vs 4.2%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.2% vs 2.6%), restaurants and accommodation services (3.3% vs 2.9%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (1.7% vs 1.2%). Inflation also edged higher for furniture, household items and routine home maintenance (1.0% vs 0.9%), while clothing and footwear increased 0.2% after being flat in March. At the same time, inflation held steady for health (1.8%) and education (6.2%), while deflation eased for information and communication (-0.1% vs -1.0%). Conversely, price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.4% vs 2.8%) and recreation, sport, and culture (2.5% vs 4.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose to 1.2% in April from 0.9% in the prior period.
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