Chocolate up, Oil down: That's how prices are in Saarland - Saarland's inflation holds steady at 1.9% despite mixed price swings in 2026
Prices in Saarland showed mixed trends at the start of 2026. While some everyday goods became significantly cheaper, others saw sharp increases. The overall inflation rate, however, stayed steady at 1.9% for the second month in a row.
Food costs in the region shifted in different directions. Edible fats and oils dropped in price by about 22.3% compared to January 2025. Meat and meat products, on the other hand, rose by 5.8% over the same period.
The most dramatic change came from chocolate, which surged by 34.2%. This spike followed a global rise in cocoa prices, yet its effect on Germany's broader finance remained minimal. Nationally, food finance stayed modest, between 2.0% and 2.6%.
Household energy bills also fell in Saarland, decreasing by roughly 4.9% from the previous year. This decline contributed to Germany's overall finance rate settling between 1.8% and 2.0% in late 2025. Despite the cocoa price jump, the drop in energy and cooking oil costs helped keep finance in check.
Saarland's finance held firm at 1.9% in January 2026, matching December's figure. The steady rate came as cheaper energy and cooking oils balanced out higher prices for chocolate and meat. Nationwide, finance stayed low, with food costs rising only slightly overall.
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