Dutch inflation holds at 3.1% in June, driven by seasonal costs: CBS
Dutch consumer goods and services were 2.8 per cent more expensive in June YoY, slightly down from 2.9 per cent in May, according to the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP). Across the euro area, inflation rose marginally from 1.9 per cent in May to 2 per cent in June.
Air travel and seasonal accommodations were key contributors to the inflation rate in June. While international flight tickets were still 11.1 per cent cheaper than in June 2024, this was a smaller decline compared to May's 20.3 per cent year-over-year (YoY) drop.
Consumer prices in the Netherlands rose 3.1 per cent year-on-year in June 2025, with month-on-month levels largely unchanged, according to CBS. Airfare and seasonal accommodation contributed to inflation, though flight prices declined less sharply than in May. HICP data showed Dutch inflation at 2.8 per cent, slightly below May's 2.9 per cent, while eurozone inflation edged up to 2 per cent.
The cost of miscellaneous goods and services rose modestly, with the index moving from 0.42 to 0.44. Notably, energy prices in the Netherlands increased YoY, while falling across the wider eurozone.
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