4/1/2011 00:00:00

According to provisional estimates released by Istat, the average annual inflation rate in 2010 was almost double compared to the previous year, while on a monthly basis consumer prices increased by 0,4%. The most significant increases occurred in Transportation, Communications and Recreation, Entertainment and Culture. Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and Health Services and Health Expenditure remained stable, while there was a decline in Hospitality and Food Services and Education.


