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Published: 17 February 2006

According to preliminary data, inflation in the EMU countries 2.4 per cent in January

According to the preliminary data on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices, the rate of inflation in the member states of the EMU was 2.4 per cent in January. In December, it stood at 2.2 per cent. The corresponding figure for Finland in January was 0.6 per cent.

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 January on 28 February.

Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices 1996 = 100 in Finland, Sweden, Germany and the EMU

Consumer Price Index revised

The commodity basket and weight structure of Finland's national Consumer Price Index is reviewed to correspond with the structure of consumption in 2005. Eurostat is also introducing 2005 as the new base year for its Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices as of the beginning of 2006.

Source: Consumer Price Index 2006, January. Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Ms Mari Ylä-Jarkko +358 9 1734 3310, khi.tilastokeskus@stat.fi

Director in charge: Kari Molnar

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Last updated 17.2.2006