BERLIN, May 14 Reuters German inflation inched up in April to 2.4, the federal statistics office said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary data.

German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, had risen by 2.3 yearonyear in March, the lowest rate in almost three years.

Energy and food prices, in particular, have had a dampening effect on the inflation rate since January 2024, said Ruth Brand, president of the federal statistics office.

However, core inflation measured as the change in the consumer price index excluding food and energy has been higher than overall inflation since the beginning of the year, she added in a statement.

Core inflation in April was 3.0, according to the data.

The statistics office gives more detailed monthly data on its website.

Reporting by Rachel More, editing by Kirsti Knolle

Source Reuters