Lowest inflation value in almost three years: energy and food are cheaper than they have been for a long time. As of: March 12, 2024, 6:15 p.m By: Marco Blanco Ucles Good news for people in Germany: The inflation rate was 2.5 percent in February 2024 - the lowest value since June 2021.

In February 2024, food prices only rose by 0.9 percent. That was an increase of 3.4 percent compared to the same month last year. However, developments vary enormously depending on the product, as the Federal Statistical Office points out.