It is the lowest level since April; in the monthly comparison, prices increased 0.3% in July
The annual inflation rate in Italy slowed in July 2026, reaching 2.9% compared to 3% observed in June. The numbers were released this Wednesday (12.Aug.2026) by Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics).
The result of the consumer price index represents the lowest level since April. Read the full report, in English (PDF – 3 mB).
In the monthly comparison, prices increased 0.3% in July, accelerating in relation to the stable reading of the previous month.
In the HICP (index harmonized with the European Union), Italian annual inflation also fell to 2.9% in July, compared to 3% in the previous month. In monthly terms, HICP recorded a decline of 1%, reflecting discounts in summer sales.
Source: https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-economia/inflacao-na-italia-recua-para-29-em-julho/
