Prices continue to rise: Inflation in Austria now at 3.1%!

Prices continue to rise: Inflation in Austria now at 3.1%!

In April 2025, Austria recorded an increase in the inflation rate to 3.1 percent, an increase from 3.0 percent in March. This price increase was supported, among other things, by higher electricity and rental prices as well as more expensive package holidays. The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 127.6 points, with the average price level increasing by 0.2 percent compared to the previous month. This reports meinkreis.at.

The costs for housing, water and energy, which were 5.2 percent higher than in the previous year, played a decisive role in the increase in the inflation rate. In particular, electricity prices rose dramatically by 36.4 percent and were responsible for an increase of 0.71 percentage points in overall inflation. The suspension of several government relief measures and increased network fees also contributed to inflation. Rental prices, including new rentals, also rose by 4.2 percent and had an impact of 0.22 percentage points on overall inflation, as the press notes.

Influence of the Easter holidays

The increase in the cost of living was further influenced by the seasonal influence of the Easter holidays. Without this, inflation would have fallen to just 2.8 percent. The costs for leisure and culture rose by 5.0 percent, which was also contributed by the more expensive package tours, which became 14.7 percent more expensive.

In the catering industry, price increases of 5.8 percent were almost twice as high as the general inflation rate. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 2.9 percent, with coffee even rising by 19.0 percent. For everyday purchases, it was found that the micro shopping basket increased in price by 4.6 percent, while the mini shopping basket only increased by 1.7 percent.

Keep an eye on the price increase

Another interesting aspect is the development in transport. Here prices fell by 0.9 percent, which was primarily influenced by lower fuel prices, which fell by 9.8 percent and 9.9 percent for super and diesel, respectively. At the same time, airline tickets became 11.1 percent more expensive.

The current developments clearly show how complex the price increase is and which factors contribute to the ongoing inflation rate in Austria. The financial burden on households remains high and requires politicians to take active action to stabilize the cost of living.