German inflation expected at 2.2 pct in 2024

BERLIN, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Germany's inflation rate climbed to 2.6 percent in December 2024, with official data released on Monday indicating an annual average of 2.2 percent for the year.

The figure for December marks the third consecutive monthly increase, following a low of 1.6 percent in September. The rebound was driven by a narrowing decline in energy prices, while service prices continued to rise sharply