The inflation rate in Germany as measured by the consumer price index is expected to be +0.7% in September 2016. Based on the results available so far, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that the consumer prices are expected to increase by 0.1% on August 2016. The harmonised consumer price index for Germany calculated for European purposes is expected to be up 0.5% year on year.Compared with August 2016 it is expected to remain unchanged. The final results for September 2016 will be released on 13 October 2016.