The figure covers all countries in the euro area and refers to September 2026. The three sources examined — EL PAÍS, Tagesschau and Euronews — agree on the 3.8% figure.
The level signals an acceleration compared with expectations: Tagesschau reports that inflation rose more than anticipated, while Euronews describes the increase as exceeding forecasts.
The most precise historical comparison is provided by Tagesschau, according to which 3.8% represents the highest rate since September 2023. EL PAÍS and Euronews describe it as the highest level in three years.
Energy is the main factor associated with the rebound in inflation. The three publications identify higher energy prices as the driver of the increase recorded in September.
According to EL PAÍS, energy prices rose by nearly 20% over the past year. This figure is reported only by the Spanish newspaper and therefore remains attributed to its account.
The 3.8% figure is reported jointly by EL PAÍS, Tagesschau and Euronews, which also agree in identifying energy as the decisive component of the acceleration.
The available information outlines the situation for the eurozone as a whole; the sources provided do not report inflation rates for individual countries.