The increase was in line with analysts' expectations, according to Bloomberg.
So-called core inflation - which excludes energy and food prices - rose to 2.5 percent. This compares with an average forecast of 2.4 percent among analysts.
Eurozone inflation rises to 3.2% in May
Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May, up from 3.0% in April. It is the first time since 2023 that inflation has been above 3% in the eurozone.
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