Inflation at 1.9%: the highest since 2008

4/1/2011 00:00:00

According to preliminary estimates released by ISTAT, the average annual inflation in 2010 was almost double the previous year, while on a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4%. The most significant increases occurred in Transportation, Communications and Recreation entertainment and culture. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco and health and health care expenses have remained stable, while there was a decline in Hotel and Restaurant services Education.

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