The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone accelerated for a third consecutive month to 3.8% in September 2026, the highest since September 2023, compared to 3.2% in August and in line with the preliminary estimate. Prices rose faster for energy (18.9% vs 14.3%), services (3.2% vs 3%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (1.3% vs 1.1%). On the other hand, inflation slowed slightly for non-energy industrial goods (1.1% vs 1.2%).