Consumer prices increased by 0.1% in May
Neuchâtel, 03.06.2025 — The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.1% in May 2025 compared with the previous month, reaching 107.6 points (December 2020 = 100). Inflation was –0.1% compared with the same month of the previous year. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
The 0.1% increase compared with the previous month is due to several factors including rising prices for housing rentals and for international package holidays. Fruiting vegetables and stone fruits also recorded a price increase. In contrast, prices for air transport and for supplementary accommodation decreased, as did those for heating oil.
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website.