Inflation

How much do people in France spend on Christmas on average?

The Christmas meal and gifts are the largest expenses, with almost 50% worried about cost

Confirmed: France’s minimum wage will increase in November

A 2% rise will see the wage rise above €1,800 per month for the first time

More everyday French supermarket products accused of ‘shrinkflation’

Cordon-bleu, yoghurts, and ham are in the firing line, with prices up to 25% higher for lower quality items

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‘Cheapflation’ on French supermarket foods attacked by watchdog

Practice sees manufacturers reducing amount - or quality - of ingredients whilst increasing prices

‘People feed their pets before themselves’, says French animal charity

The Normandy organisation uses a similar model to the famous Restos du Coeur to distribute donated pet food

Restos du Coeur winter campaign opens but funds too low to help all

The charity says it is relying on the generosity of donors and faces having to turn away some people coming for help

Baker lets clients decide price of their baguette in north France

‘It’s a symbolic anti-inflation offer on an iconic French product’

French supermarkets offer ‘anti-inflation’ pricing on essentials

Casino is the latest to act but many of the major stores have various deals in place

Falling prices but not everywhere: a review of French property market

The property market is seeing a major lull, say experts, adding it is too soon to tell if a crash is coming

French supermarkets close organic product aisles due to falling sales

The moves come as many believe that prices for the products are too expensive

Why is there a historic low in babies being born in France?

The number has dropped to a level not seen since World War Two

Petrol boss rules out selling fuel at a loss in France

Major supermarkets also reject plan even before law change to allow this is voted on

See how France’s electricity prices compare with others in Europe

France’s price cap has meant rates have stayed low - although not the lowest

Confirmed: French income tax bands will rise to avoid higher bills

The increase will be one of the largest in recent years, linked to steep cost-of-living rises

Poultry, oil, cereals: Which items are set to fall in price in France?

French economy minister Bruno Le Maire said the cost of certain products would fall from July

Which supermarket foods have been hardest hit by inflation in France?

From sugar to spaghetti, a new study has looked at the items that have increased the most in price over the last two years

Consumer groups attack France’s anti-inflation measures

French supermarkets are being encouraged to maintain low prices for a selection of essential products, but campaigners say this does not go far enough

These apps and coupons help you save on your French supermarket shop

With food inflation raging in France, we take a look at how to save money at the checkout or online

‘It is madness’: Inflation warning as supermarkets face discounts cap

French supermarkets are set to be restricted by how much they can reduce the prices of hygiene products such as nappies, shampoo and shower gel

French supermarkets begin drive to keep prices down on selected range

Carrefour, Intermarché and Auchan are among the stores trying to help consumers with the impact of rising food prices

French supermarkets under fire for cutting prices on ‘unhealthy’ items

Stores are lowering prices to help fight food inflation. But they have been criticised for including too many low-nutrition items

Third French supermarket to launch basket of cheaper everyday goods

Carrefour will offer 200 everyday items below €2 and freeze the cost for at least 100 days in the latest anti-inflation scheme, as the government's ‘low-cost basket’ idea is rejected

French supermarket food prices to rise by 10%, warns industry chief

Food inflation is already at 15% in France. Now there are warnings prices could rise even higher

Inflation in France should fall from June, says Banque de France

Food prices will remain high until then, it is predicted, but a recession can be ruled out for 2023

Egg producers in Brittany suspend deliveries in supermarket price row

Hen farmers threaten further action as they demand stores pay more to cover soaring costs, arguing as shoppers are being charged more this should be passed on

The cheapest supermarket in France revealed as others push deals

The shop has prices 15% lower than other stores. Supermarkets generally are beginning to offer their own baskets of low-cost items

French economy grew by 2.6% in 2022, annual inflation at 6%

Estimates put growth for 2023 at 0.7% but projections for 2024 are stronger with the IMF predicting that France will be among the G7 countries with higher growth

More details revealed on plan for 50 low-cost shopping items in France

The idea could be trialled from March as a way to help families cope with rising food prices

Water bills in France set to rise between 6% and 12%

Rising electricity costs at treatment plants are not currently covered by government’s energy cap

Inflation in France: which foods have risen most, will rises continue?

Supermarket own brand products have seen some of the sharpest increases

What is ‘basket of low-cost basic goods’ plan for French supermarkets?

Minister has suggested that making stores sell a basic basket of 20 everyday items at cost price would help people cope with inflation but a supermarket boss says it is not possible

French top-up health insurance tariffs to rise by 4.7% this year

Mutuelles say they have been affected by inflation, a rise in pay-outs and the long-term effects of the Covid pandemic

Food prices in France up 12% in a year: will they continue to rise?

We look at predictions for 2023 - and which products have risen the most

Inflation in France: Could it reach double figures next year?

The economy minister has played down the risk of double-figure price rises across most products, in response to a warning by Leclerc

Energy cheque, food: French Parliament passes extra inflation measures

The new bill also includes extra funds for wood fuel for homes and eco-friendly house renovations. It is now set to be examined by the Senate

Motorways tolls in France set to rise: what can drivers expect in 2023

Transport minister also speaks of a new protection for some against train fare increases

Inflation, interest rates, energy: is France winning on the economy?

Partner article: Christopher Davenport of Kentingtons looks at how France is managing its economy compared to other European countries

Inflation, retirement, immigration: Key points from Macron interview

The president addressed topics including retirement age, energy costs, inflation, immigration and crime, and GP numbers. We summarise the main points

Inflation in France slowing but fresh food prices still up 11% in year

Provisional figures show that the annual inflation rate is lower this month than in August. Food prices are still high with sunflower oil up 137% year-on-year

France plans higher tax bracket thresholds to account for inflation

The rise is to take into account the fact that many people got wage rises this year to manage the cost of living crisis, which could have pushed them up a tax bracket

Inflation: another French supermarket freezes price of 300 items

Monoprix will also be offering a 10% discount on all purchases for the next two weeks

Healthcare, climate, cigarettes: France announces its 2023 budget

Absolute priority is to push inflation down and protect households, says Finance minister

France escapes worst of bread price increases across Europe

The price of bread has risen by 66% in Hungary, and by 15-18% across most of western Europe – but France has avoided the worst increases…so far

Inflation: What do I do if I have not yet got France’s rentrée bonus?

Nearly 11 million people in France who receive benefits are eligible for an exceptional back-to-work payment to help tackle the rising cost of living

Inflation aid, energy cheque: who is due these extra French benefits?

A one-off €100 plus payment aimed at helping almost 11 million households cope with inflation is being sent out today

French air traffic controllers announce three more strike days

It comes as a planned strike this Friday will mean around half of all flights from France are being cancelled

Regulated French gas and electric bills capped at 15% rise in 2023

Prime minister also announces aid of up to €200 for 12 million homes. ‘No European country has done so much,’ she adds

Strike action to ground one in every two flights in France on Friday

Air traffic controllers are calling for pay rises. Airports across France will be affected

French banks to limit fee increases to 2% in 2023 amid high inflation

The banks, which have made enormous profits recently, agreed to the measure upon a government request to help preserve public buying power

French PM urges big business to return purchasing power to the public

Élisabeth Borne said that ‘everyone should be responsible’ and that she ‘would be paying attention to what large companies do’ with massive profits

What’s coming up the week of September 12 in France?

We look at a new hot spell (and forecast storms), special events to celebrate the country’s rich history, an exceptional anti-inflation payment and more

‘This is the calm before a stormy winter in French politics’

President Macron must tackle inflation, an energy crisis and the war in Ukraine with an unstable Assemblée nationale - Simon Heffer gives his view

French taxe foncière bills arriving, inflation means rises

Property owners who manage their bills online should be able to see them now. Statements sent by post will be posted soon

Inflation, climate, pensions: a tough ‘rentrée’ for French government

President Macron hopes for a peaceful return to work but the agenda is full of controversial issues

Inflation: France will not see ‘double figure scenario’, says minister

Bruno Le Maire, however, warns that the situation is not set to improve before 2023

Spanish electricity provider Iberdrola fails to renew French contracts

The main EDF competitor has invited its hundreds of thousands of customers in France to find alternative suppliers as it will no longer ‘automatically renew’ contracts due to rising costs

Macron: France must ‘face price of freedom’ over hardships from war

The president said that people will need ‘great fortitude’ as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine goes on

Date confirmed for payment of France’s new €100 cash aid boost

Nearly 11 million people are eligible for the one-off anti-inflation support

Why will pensioners in France not receive 4% increase this month?

The measure formed part of a government bill aimed at protecting French spending power amid rising inflation, but its implementation has been delayed

E.Leclerc France extends anti-inflation price freeze on key items

The measure was initially applied to 120 of the supermarket chain’s most-bought products, but has now been expanded to include around 110 more

‘Slowdown ahead’: Five French property trends from latest notaire data

France’s notaires network warns of a potential property market slowdown linked to high inflation in the coming months

France set to increase fuel refund from 18 to 30 cents in September

The measure, when added to another refund announced by TotalEnergies, could reduce the price per litre to just €1.50, but critics remain sceptical

French supermarkets agree to energy-saving measures to control prices

Steps such as switching off shop signs after closure should help to keep food prices – already subject to rapid inflation – down

French Livret A savings account interest rate rises again

This change – due to come into effect in August – comes as a result of inflation, which was 5.8% in June

Minimum wage in France to rise again due to increased inflation

The ‘Smic’ increases automatically in line with an index linked to inflation, which figures show is up by 2.01%

Who will qualify for France’s new fuel aid for low-income drivers?

Up to 11 million households will be eligible for the scheme, which will also focus on ‘heavy drivers’ who need their vehicle for work

New aid for low paid workers who need to drive under review in France

Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said food price controls are also being looked into

Recap: France's nine measures to boost residents' spending power

From help with food costs to increases in social benefits and ending the TV licence, the government has announced a raft of new measures in addition to those already in place

What will (likely) be included in France’s July spending power law

The government is aiming to bring in measures such as food vouchers and rent caps to ease the rising cost of living

Inflation in France expected to reach 6.8% by end of 2022

France is, however, faring better than some of its neighbours thanks to measures such as the energy bill price cap

France extends energy price cap measure to the end of 2022

The bouclier tarifaire means that gas prices are frozen and electricity prices are capped at a 4% increase

17 million pensioners in France to see basic pensions boosted by 4%

Rising inflation and the cost of living have prompted the change to régime général plans, the prime minister said, although unions say it is not enough

Spending power in France: general inflation aid to replace food cheque

The much-promised cheque had been intended to help lower-income households buy better quality food, but will now be paid as a bank transfer for any purpose

Five tips to enjoy a long and financially secure retirement in France

Partner article: As the cost of living longer puts pressure on savings, Rob Kay from Blevins Franks shares his expertise on money management in retirement

Fuel in France: 18c refund to remain, says President Macron

The president confirmed the refund alongside a range of details on other measures, such as the ‘food cheque’ and driving licence points for minor speeding offences