Across all products, 12-month inflation rose significantly to 3.3%, compared with 2.4% recorded in February, as in January.
The average price index was driven upward by the sharp increase in energy costs, up 12.5% in March, particularly due to gasoline prices (up 18.9%) and domestic heating oil (44.2%).
Inflation is also rising in Europe
According to Eurostat, annual inflation in the euro area is expected to reach 2.5% in March 2026, up from 1.9% in February and 1.7% in January.
Energy costs are expected to increase by 4.9% year-on-year, compared with -3.1% in February and -4% in January, followed by services (3.2%, compared with 3.4% in February), and food, alcohol, and tobacco (2.4%, compared with 2.5% in February).
Annual inflation in March for the main euro area countries:
And Latin America
Annual inflation in March:
Sources :
– US Inflation | Accélèration en mars
– Trading Economis Inflation aux États-Unis
– Eurostat | Inflation dans la zone euro
– Taux d’inflation au Chili
– Taux d’inflation en Argentine
– Taux d’inflation au Brésil
– Taux d’inflation en Colombie
