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Published: 15 January 2007

According to preliminary data, inflation in the EMU countries 1.9 per cent in December

According to the preliminary data on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices, the rate of inflation in the member states of the EMU was in December the same as in November, 1.9 per cent. The corresponding figure for Finland was 1.2 per cent in December.

Eurostat's estimate on inflation in the EMU area is based on preliminary data compiled by certain member states and on the price development of energy. Eurostat will publish detailed data on the Harmonised Indices of Consumer Prices for December on 17th January.

Year-on-year change in Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices for Finland 1/2000 - 12/2006

Source: Consumer Price Index 2006, December. Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Ms Tina Telasuo +358 9 1734 2951, khi.tilastokeskus@stat.fi

Director in charge: Kari Molnar

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Last updated 15.1.2007