Germany's annual inflation rate slowed to 2.3% in June from 2.6% in May, confirming preliminary estimates and marking the lowest reading since February. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.3% in June, in line with preliminary estimates. Goods inflation eased to 1.7% from 2.2%, reflecting softer energy price pressures. Energy inflation slowed to 3.4% from 6.6%, with motor fuel prices rising 11.3% year-on-year versus 18.0% in May and heating oil prices increasing 29.4% compared with 47.9%.