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Inflation in Saxony-Anhalt: Prices remain at record levels!
Inflation in Saxony-Anhalt reaches 2.8% in May 2025. Price increases in many areas, while energy costs fall.
Inflation in Saxony-Anhalt: Prices remain at record levels!
The inflation rate in Saxony-Anhalt is 2.8 percent in May 2025 compared to the same month last year. This represents a slight decline, as the inflation rate was 2.9 percent in March and April. This means that inflation in Saxony-Anhalt remains above the German average, which was found to be 2.1 percent in May 2025, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office.
Consumer prices in the state show significant price increases in various areas. The price increases in social services such as retirement homes and similar facilities, which rose by 30.1 percent, are particularly noticeable. Insurance benefits for traffic have also become significantly more expensive and have risen by 17.8 percent. In addition, funeral services and cemetery fees increased by 9.5 percent.
Price developments in detail
There is also an increase in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, which rose by 4.5 percent year-on-year. In contrast, energy prices have fallen: electricity, gas and other fuels have become 5.7 percent cheaper, while fuel prices at gas stations have fallen by 2.4 percent for gasoline and by 2.0 percent for diesel.
The analysis of the price trend shows that inflation in Saxony-Anhalt is strongly influenced by the increase in the price of other goods and services, which rose by 11.9 percent. Despite the decline in energy prices, the consumer price index remained stable at 123.5 in May (base 2020 = 100).
Outlook and further developments
The current development represents a challenge for consumers, especially given the rising prices for social services. The increase in prices in these areas can significantly affect the cost of living. In the area of furniture and household appliances, however, price increases were below average at just 0.3 percent.
Information about price developments in Saxony-Anhalt can be found on the website State Statistical Office of Saxony-Anhalt can be viewed, which provides a detailed overview.
In summary, inflation in Saxony-Anhalt remains at a high level, with certain declines in areas such as energy, which are, however, not enough to offset the sometimes dramatic price increases in other sectors, such as South Germans reported.