Dutch consumer price inflation held steady in February after easing to a 25-month low in the previous month, preliminary figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday.
Consumer prices logged an annual increase of 2.4 percent in February, the same as in January, which was the lowest inflation rate since December 2023.
Inflation based on services accelerated to 4.2 percent from 3.9 percent, while the annual price growth in food, beverages, and tobacco eased to 1.4 percent from 2.0 percent. Data showed that energy costs, including motor fuels, remained flat compared to last year.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.