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Published: 14 September 2007

According to preliminary data, inflation in the EMU countries 1.8 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 in August same as in July, 1.8 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 compiled by the member states and on the price development of energy. Eurostat will publish detailed data on the Harmonised Indices of Consumer Prices for August on 16th September.

There is a link to the Eurostat homepage of Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices at the left side of our homepage.

Year-on-year change in Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices for Finland 1/2000 - 8/2007

Source: Consumer Price Index 2007, August. 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 14.9.2007