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Published: 14 September 2006

According to preliminary data, inflation in the EMU countries 2.3 per cent in August

According to the preliminary data on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices, the rate of inflation in the member states of the EMU was 2.3 per cent in August. In July it was 2.4 per cent. The corresponding figure for Finland was 1.3 per cent in August.

Eurostat's estimate on inflation in the EMU area is based on preliminary data published by certain member states and on the price development of energy. Eurostat will publish detailed data on the Harmonised Indices of Consumer Prices for August on 15th September.

Year-on-year change in Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices 1/2000 - 8/2006

Source: Consumer Price Index 2006, August. Statistics Finland

Inquiries: MS Satu Hirvijärvi +358 9 1734 3472, khi.tilastokeskus@stat.fi

Director in charge: Kari Molnar

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Last updated 14.9.2006