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Published: 14 August 2006

According to preliminary data, inflation in the EMU countries 2.5 per cent in July

According to the preliminary data on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices, the rate of inflation in the member states of the EMU was 2.5 per cent in July. In June it was also 2.5 per cent. The corresponding figure for Finland was 1.4 per cent in July.

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 July on 17th August.

Year-on-year change in Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices 1/2000 - 7/2006

Source: Consumer Price Index 2006, July. Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Mr Jari Harjunpää +358 9 1734 3472, MS Satu Hirvijärvi +358 9 1734 2951, khi.tilastokeskus@stat.fi

Director in charge: Kari Molnar

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Last updated 14.8.2006