France HICP constant tax: administered prices year-on-year
France HICP constant tax: administered prices year-on-year stood at 1.9 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 Dec 2003 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-items HICP at constant tax rates | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 | |
| Administered prices | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0 | -3.3 | -3 | |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Understanding france HICP constant tax: administered prices year-on-year
Tracking items whose retail costs are directly controlled, regulated, or influenced by public authorities, this indicator measures price shifts while holding baseline tax rates constant. The selection typically encompasses public transport tariffs, regulated energy utilities, and specific government-supervised fees, isolating administrative pricing from open market merchandise.
Reading this series requires close attention to government decree schedules, as price revisions often occur on fixed calendar dates rather than continuous market adjustments. Twelve-month percentage changes provide a clearer picture than monthly data, which remain flat for long stretches before jumping abruptly upon regulatory resets. Analysts compare this measure against core market inflation to gauge the direct footprint of public administration on consumer budgets.
Frequently asked questions
- What defines administered prices in consumer price statistics?
- Prices whose levels are set, approved, or heavily influenced by government bodies or regulatory agencies.
- Why do monthly figures often remain unchanged for extended periods?
- Regulated tariffs are usually updated on fixed annual schedules rather than reacting to daily market forces.
- How does this differ from the general energy or transport series?
- It specifically isolates items under public price control, whereas general categories include open market commercial pricing.