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Published: 14 November 2007

According to preliminary data, inflation in the EMU countries 2.6 per cent in October

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 October 2.6 per cent. It was 2.1 per cent in September. The corresponding figure for Finland was 1.8 per cent in October.

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 October on 15h November.

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 - 10/2007

Source: Consumer Price Index 2007, October. Statistics Finland

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

Director in charge: Kari Molnar

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Last updated 14.11.2007