German Inflation Slowed in March as Energy Rose at Weaker

Inflation in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, slowed in March as energy prices increased at a weaker pace than a year ago.

Inflation, calculated using a harmonized European Union method, eased to 2.3 percent from 2.5 percent in February, the Federal Statistics Office in Wiesbaden said today, confirming a March 28 estimate. Prices rose 0.4 percent in the month.