Inflation increased in the euro area and in the EU in February

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2017. 03. 16. 11:03

Euro area’s annual inflation became 2.0 percent in February 2017, up from the 1.8 percent in January. In February 2016 the rate was -0.2 percent. European Union annual inflation was 1.9 percent in February 2017, up from 1.7 percent in January. A year earlier the rate was -0.1 percent. These figures come from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

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In February 2017, the lowest annual rates were registered in Ireland (0.3%), Romania (0.5%), Bulgaria and Denmark (both 0.9%). The highest annual rates were recorded in Estonia (3.4%), Belgium (3.3%), Latvia and Lithuania (both 3.2%). Compared with January 2017, annual inflation fell in three Member States and increased in twenty-four. (MTI)

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