The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands rose to 3.7% in October 2026, picking up from 3.4% in September and confirming preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since April 2025, as inflation accelerated for housing and utilities (4.7% vs. 4.2% in September), while transport inflation remained elevated at 9.1%. Gas prices rose faster (11.7% vs. 7.4%), while fuel price growth moderated for petrol (22.6% vs. 27.3%) and diesel (44.4% vs. 45.8%). Costs also rose faster for health (1.9% vs. 1.3%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs. 2.3%). Meanwhile, food prices fell at a slower pace (-1.2% vs. -1.8%), while inflation eased for clothing and footwear (0.4% vs. 0.6%) and restaurants (4.0% vs. 4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.7% in October, accelerating from a 0.1% increase in September. Meanwhile, annual HICP inflation, which excludes owner-occupied housing costs, increased to 3.3% from 3.0% in September.