Inflation, according to quick estimate, decreased minimally to 3.0 percent in May

Vienna – The inflation rate for May 2025 is expected to be 3.0 percent, after 3.1 percent in April. Price drivers were still the services, here the plus was 4.4 percent every year. Food, tobacco and alcohol increased by 3.3 percent. The increase in energy prices was 1.3 percent, since the fuel prices, which were significantly cheaper in the year, largely compensated for the effects of increased electricity prices.