In July 2018, compared with June 2018, industrial producer prices rose by 0.4% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.3% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In June 2018, prices increased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in EU28. In July 2018, compared with July 2017, industrial producer prices rose by 4.0% in the euro area and by 4.7% in the EU28.

The 0.4% increase in industrial producer prices in total industry in the euro area in July 2018, compared with June 2018, is due to rises of 1.1% in the energy sector and of 0.1% for intermediate goods, capital goods, durable and non-durable consumer goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy rose by 0.1%.