Daily commuters are less likely to cut driving compared with occasional drivers, indicating habitual patterns influence behavior.

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Younger people under 30 and lower-income households are most likely to report spending cuts, with surveys showing overall reduced purchasing power and tightened household budgets.

Across the population, consumer purchasing power is down as households restrict spending, notably among younger and lower-income groups.

Germany’s annual inflation rose to 2.9% in April, driven by a 10.1% year‑on‑year jump in energy prices, with food and service sector prices also climbing.

Global oil and gas prices were pressured higher by the Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping energy prices elevated.

Despite broad inflation, some items fell versus a year ago, such as fats/oils and dairy, while meat, fish, and fruit prices rose alongside services like catering and accommodations.

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The survey polled 1,005 people on April 24 and 27, 2026.

The last update to the report was on February 9, 2026.

About 41% of those polled reported no significant change in behavior, indicating a split impact across the population.