#INFLATION
Greek Inflation Surges to 5% as Energy Prices Soar, Squeezing Households
Consumers in Greece are already grappling with elevated living costs and limited purchasing power.
Greece’s Inflation Windfall: Higher Prices Fill State Coffers as Households Get Handouts
A year ago, Greece’s Finance Ministry expected 2026 tax revenue of €73.53 billion. It now forecasts €75.73 billion, an increase of roughly €2.2 billion from that initial estimate and €2.09 billion, or 2.8%, above the subsequent budget target.
Greece’s Tax-Cut Package Heads to Cabinet as Inflation Erodes the Gains
At the center of the overhaul are lower income-tax rates for people earning more than €10,000 a year, with larger reductions for families with children.
In 2026, Greek Households Need €800 More to Buy What They Did in 2025
Official statistics show how heavily housing already weighs on renters.
Bank of Greece Sees Inflation Accelerating to 3.5% in 2026
The central bank said the increase largely reflects higher energy prices and stubborn services inflation.
Greece’s Price-Cut Initiative Faces a September 9 Inflation Test
Early evidence raises questions about the program’s effectiveness.
Greek Government’s Push to Tackle High Prices Faces Long Odds
At the heart of the problem is the nature of inflation in Greece itself
Greece’s Inflation Fight Falls Short as Cost of Living Outpaces Wage Growth Over Seven Years
While incomes have risen in nominal terms, everyday expenses have increased even faster.
Inflation Roars Back in Greece, Threatening Fresh Pressure on Households
The broader concern is that inflation in Greece is no longer confined to temporary supply disruptions or imported energy costs.
Thousands of Food Products See Price Hikes in Greece, Raising Inflation Concerns
The phenomenon is not limited to products heavily exposed to international pressures such as beef, coffee and chocolate. It now extends across a wide range of everyday staples.
Greece Targets Higher Minimum Wage as Inflation Pressures Persist
In recent years, the minimum wage in Greece has risen steadily.
Inflation «feeds» public coffers - Greece’s VAT revenues climb to 11% of GDP, compared with 7.5% in the EU
Inflation has quietly swelled public revenues, particularly through indirect taxation such as value-added tax.