France CPI hits 3.1% year on year as euro fixes at 1.1253 USD
INSEE reported French CPI at 3.1% year on year for September 2026, up from 2.4%. The ECB reference rate stood at 1.1253 USD on October 16, 2026, in the week of Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
Key figures
| Indicator | Value | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| France CPI, year on year (final)September 2026 | 3.1% | 2.4%August 2026 |
| ECB reference rate, US dollars per euroOctober 16, 2026 | 1.1253 USD | 1.1206 USDOctober 9, 2026 |
Source: INSEE. Data: B-NKER (b-nker.com), CC BY 4.0.
What was published this week
- INSEE reported French CPI at 3.1% year on year for September 2026, with a preliminary status in its release. The rate jumps from 2.4% in August 2026. “Sur un an, les prix à la consommation augmentent de 3,1 % en septembre 2026, après +2,4 % en août.” [Over one year, consumer prices rise 3.1% in September 2026, after 2.4% in August] (B-NKER translation). See the France CPI, year on year release.
Official exchange rate
The European Central Bank published its reference rate at 1.1253 USD per euro for October 16, 2026. That edges up from 1.1206 USD on October 9, 2026, the last rate of the week before. See the ECB reference rate, US dollars per page.
Sources
- INSEE, France CPI, year on year (final), 2026-09Source : Insee. Data: B-NKER (b-nker.com), CC BY 4.0.
- INSEE, France CPI, year on year (final), 2026-08Source : Insee. Data: B-NKER (b-nker.com), CC BY 4.0.
- European Central Bank, ECB reference rate, US dollars per euro, 2026-10-16Source: European Central Bank (ECB), information available free of charge on the ECB website. Data: B-NKER (b-nker.com), CC BY 4.0.
- European Central Bank, ECB reference rate, US dollars per euro, 2026-10-09Source: European Central Bank (ECB), information available free of charge on the ECB website. Data: B-NKER (b-nker.com), CC BY 4.0.
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