Euro area inflation goes up to 2.6% in March: Malta’s inflation rate remains flat at 2.3%

Apr 16, 2026

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According to the latest Eurostat statistics, Euro-area inflation went up to 2.6% in March from 1.9% in February and 2.8% in the EU from 2.1%. Malta’s inflation rate has remained flat at 2.3% mainly owing to electricity and fuel subsidies.

The lowest inflation rates were registered in Denmark at 1.%, and Czechia, Cyprus and Sweden all at 1.5%. The highest rates were recorded in Romania (9.0%), Croatia (4.6%) and Lithuania (4.4%).

Inflation in Europe regained an upward trend due to the war in Iran after declining substantially in the previous year.

The figures confirm flash estimates issued earlier this month.

Maltese Herald

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