In June 2026, explains Istat, inflation falls to +3.0% (from +3.2% in May). The slight slowdown essentially reflects the easing of price pressures on unprocessed Food, Transport-related Services, and recreational, cultural, and personal care services. On the other hand, inflation is supported by the moderate acceleration of Energy prices.
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Grocery cart prices decline
The year-on-year rate of change in “grocery cart” prices decreases (from +1.9% to +1.3%), as does core inflation (from +1.7% to +1.6%). The inflation acquired in June, for 2026, remains stable at +2.6%. The harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) records no change on a monthly basis and a +3.0% change on an annual basis (from +3.2% the previous month); the preliminary estimate was +3.1%.
The national consumer price index for worker and employee households (FOI), excluding tobacco, records no monthly change and a year-on-year increase of +2.9%.
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Food prices slow down
On an annual basis, prices of goods (from +3.4% to +3.3%) and services (from +2.8% to +2.6%) both decelerate. The differential between the services sector and the goods sector thus remains negative, moving from -0.6 to -0.7 percentage points.
Prices of Food products, household and personal care goods (from +1.9% to +1.3%), and high-frequency purchase products (from +4.4% to +3.9%) also decelerate.
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