Consumer prices rose by 0.3 per cent in August 2026 compared with July 2026, according to the same flash estimate.The month-on-month movement offers a near-term signal for retail pricing, while final category-level detail is still awaited.
Inflation is measured each month as the year-on-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), while the CPI also shows how prices moved compared with the previous month.
Netherlands CPI inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in August 2026 from 3.2 per cent in July, the flash estimate shows.
Consumer prices increased 0.3 per cent month on month, relevant for apparel pricing and household demand.
HICP inflation eased to 2.8 per cent from 3.0 per cent in July.
Full August CPI category data is due on September 8.
According to the flash estimate, the 0.3 per cent month-on-month rise in August compares with an average August month-on-month change of 0.4 per cent over the past ten years.
When comparing two consecutive months, CBS noted that seasonal influences have to be taken into account. It cited clothing as an example, saying the average price change for clothing is lower during sales periods, although such lower prices are temporary rather than structural.
According to the HICP flash estimate, inflation stood at 2.8 per cent in August, compared with 3.0 per cent in July.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (CG)