Dutch inflation eases to 2.8% in August as clothing costs rise

Consumer goods and services in the Netherlands were 2.8 per cent more expensive in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, down marginally from 2.9 per cent in July, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The figure aligns with the flash estimate published earlier this month. On a month-to-month basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2 per cent.

Clothing prices had a notable upward effect on inflation, rising 3.5 per cent year-over-year (YoY) in August, reversing a 1.6 per cent decline seen in July. Motor fuel prices also contributed to the higher inflation reading.

While energy prices declined across much of the euro area, they increased in the Netherlands, CBS said in a press release.

Dutch consumer prices rose 2.8 per cent year-on-year in August 2025, slightly lower than July’s 2.9 per cent, as per CBS.
Prices rose 0.2 per cent month-on-month.
Clothing and motor fuel drove inflation, while energy prices climbed in the Netherlands but fell across the euro area.
Inflation measured by HICP was 2.4 per cent, versus 2.1 per cent for the euro area.

By the European Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) standards, Dutch inflation stood at 2.4 per cent in August, compared with 2.5 per cent in July. Across the euro area, inflation edged up to 2.1 per cent from 2 per cent.

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