Inflation accelerated in August 2026, reversing July's slowdown, as heating oil, natural gas and fuel costs posted steep annual increases across the board.

Eurostat: Greece's inflation climbed to 3.7% in August, while eurozone inflation reached 3.3%, boosting expectations of an ECB rate hike.

New figures from Eurostat show Greek consumer prices eased in July even as inflation edged higher across the wider EU and Britain, largely on energy costs

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The biggest price increases were in housing, fuel, transportation, rent, and dining out, keeping inflation a persistent problem for household budgets

Greek households also hold the most pessimistic growth outlook in the eurozone, expecting economic contraction of 5.4 percent over

Investment and strong public finances keep Greece ahead of the eurozone, even as a Middle East energy shock and stubborn structural weaknesses cloud the outlook for households and businesses

The Bank of Greece expects consumer prices to accelerate to 3.8% next year, driven by energy, tourism and stubborn services costs, before easing gradually toward 2028

The Hellenic Fiscal Council's spring report trims 2026 growth to 1.9% and raises its inflation forecast to 3.2%, citing energy costs, weaker exports and the winding down of EU recovery money as drags on household spending power

Eurostat's preliminary June data show inflation easing across Greece and the eurozone

Greece's inflation stood at 4.9% in May, well above the EU average of 3.3% and the Eurozone rate of 3.2%, highlighting stronger price pressures.

Across the eurozone, inflation stands just above 3%, raising expectations of further policy tightening by the European Central Bank in its upcoming meeting.

The Paris-based organization points to the energy price shock from the Middle East conflict, warning that Greece's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels leaves its economy exposed just as Recovery Fund investment begins to wind down.

Eurostat data puts Greece well above the eurozone average, with energy costs and services driving prices higher across the bloc ahead of a closely watched ECB decision next week.

With household costs rising sharply and inlfation surging partly because of the Iran conflict, Athens is weighing a package of fuel subsidies worth up to 200 million euros, to be announced before the end of next week.

Eurostat data put Greece's annual inflation rate at 4.6% in April 2026, well above the EU average, as fuel, energy, and transport costs post sharp year-on-year increases.

Fuel, transport and food costs drove a sharp monthly spike, with diesel prices up 32.4% year-on-year and no relief expected in the months ahead.

With inflationary pressures returning amid rising fuel prices, the government is preparing targeted relief measures funded by a €200 million reserve. The plan aims to cushion households from higher energy and transport costs while preserving fiscal stability

According to market analysts and government officials, consumer pressures are expected to intensify in the coming months, as there are few signs that the current wave of price increases will ease anytime soon.