Inflation in Germany fell from 7.2 percent in April to 6.1 percent in May, according to Eurostat. Energy prices, in particular, are falling, which is calming inflation.
Many prices in supermarkets and discounters such as Aldi, Lidl, Rewe and Kaufland have already fallen recently. The German government now spoke of a positive trend, with falling gas and oil prices at the forefront of the situation. The situation is likely to ease further, especially for energy and food, an economist said.