German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, rose by 9.2% on the year in January, data from the federal statistics office showed today.
Compared with December, prices increased by 0.5%, it added, confirming preliminary data on both a monthly and annual basis.
According to non-harmonised standards, German consumer prices rose 8.7% on the year in January and 1% on the month.
This follows revised inflation rates of 8.1% in December and 8.8% in November.
"Following a slowdown at the end of last year, the inflation rate thus remains at a high level," said Ruth Brand, president of the German statistics office.
Households paid higher prices in particular for energy and food in January, Brand said.
Energy product prices were 23.1% higher year-on-year despite government relief measures, while food prices increased 20.3% on year.
