France CPI month-on-month: transport & communication
France CPI month-on-month: transport & communication stood at 0% in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month-on-month change | |||||||||||
| All households - Transport, communication and hostels | 0 | 0.2 | 1.8 | -0.5 | -0.4 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1 | -0.7 | 0.5 | |
| All households - Transports | -9.8 | -4.5 | 10.9 | 0.5 | -3 | 9.1 | 0 | 4.1 | -7.9 | 7.3 |
Understanding france CPI month-on-month: transport & communication
Passenger transport services, postal dispatches, telecommunication networks, and short-term accommodation facilities compose this expanded mobility and connectivity index. This aggregate expands traditional transit and telecom metrics by integrating hospitality stays and hostel pricing into the travel expenditure sphere. Left out of this grouping are vehicle retail purchases, home utilities, food provisions, and general manufactured merchandise.
Evaluating short-term changes in this measure requires careful attention to tourism seasonality, school holiday schedules, and sudden shifts in hotel occupancy tariffs. Initial estimates for accommodation costs are particularly prone to statistical revision as late booking and occupancy data are verified. Analysts rely on this series to capture the full economic footprint of consumer mobility, tourism, and remote communication combined.
Frequently asked questions
- What additional sector is included in this variant compared to basic transport measures?
- Short-term accommodation and hostel pricing are integrated alongside transport and communication.
- Why do hospitality components cause monthly volatility in this index?
- Hotel tariffs surge predictably during school holidays and regional tourism peaks.
- Are automobile purchase prices counted within this service-heavy index?
- No, physical vehicle purchases are classified under durable manufacturing goods.