German producer prices register steepest fall in 13 months

(Sharecast News) - Wholesale prices in Germany unexpectedly fell in July, with the annual rate of deflation picking up to a 13-month high, according to data out on Wednesday from Destatis. The producer price index (PPI) fell 0.1% last month, pulling back after a 0.1% increase in June, the Federal Statistical Office reported. The consensus forecast was for another 0.1% gain.



Compared with 12 months earlier, the PPI was down 1.5% in July, following a 1.3% decrease in June. This was the steepest rate of decline since June 2024 and below the -1.3% market estimate.

Energy prices were 6.8% lower than last year, with natural gas prices down 8.6% and electricity prices falling 7.8%. Mineral oil products were also 7.9% cheaper, while heating oil prices were 5.7% less and motor fuel prices fell 3.9%.

Intermediate goods prices also fell 0.9%, offsetting a 1.8% increase in capital goods, a 3.5% jump in non-durable consumer goods and a 1.9% increase in durable consumer goods.