In August 2017, compared with July 2017, industrial producer prices rose by 0.3% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.4% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In July 2017, prices remained stable in the euro area and increased by 0.1% in the EU28. In August 2017, compared with August 2016, industrial producer prices rose by 2.5% in the euro area and by 2.9% in the EU28.

The 0.3% increase in industrial producer prices in total industry in the euro area in August 2017, compared with July 2017, is due to rises of 0.7% in the energy sector, of 0.2% for intermediate goods and of 0.1% for both durable and non-durable consumer goods, while prices remained stable for capital goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy rose by 0.1%.