Lower Saxony inflation eases to 2.9% in October as fuel prices drop
Lower Saxony's consumer price inflation eased to 2.9% in October 2026, down from 3.3% in September, according to preliminary figures from the State Statistical Office (LSN). Energy prices were still 11.9% higher than a year earlier, but fell 2.2% from September, mainly because fuel prices dropped after a temporary fuel tax cut took effect on 1 October. Services excluding rent rose 3.0%, the slowest pace since August 2022.
What does it mean?
Prices in Lower Saxony still went up, but more slowly than before. Fuel got noticeably cheaper in October, which helped pull the overall rate down from 3.3% to 2.9%.
Who is affected?
Drivers filling up with petrol or diesel, and households paying for food, energy and services in Lower Saxony.
What changes?
In September 2026 inflation was 3.3%; in October it fell to 2.9%.