German inflation eases to 2.5% in June

BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - German inflation eased to 2.5% in June, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed on Monday.

Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a reading of 2.6%, after a year-on-year increase in consumer prices of 2.8% in May, based on data harmonised to compare with other European Union countries.

The statistics office gives more details on its website. (Reporting by Maria Martinez, Writing by Miranda Murray, Editing by Friederike Heine)