Annual inflation in the eurozone in August increased to 2.1% compared to 2% in July, according to the rapid estimate of the European Union (EU) Statistical Bureau on Tuesday.
Thus inflation The eurozone has exceeded the European Central Bank (ECB) 2% target indicator level.
The latest data shows that the biggest increase compared to the eighth month of 2024 foodprices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, which increased by 3.2% year -on -year after 3.3% rise in July.
Service prices in the eurozone in August were 3.1% higher than a year ago. In July, service prices increased by 3.2%.
Prices for non -energy industrial goods in August 20 countries in the eurozone increased by 0.8%, resulting in an identical increase as in July.
Energy prices in the eurozone have fallen by 1.9%during this period. In July, a 2.4% drop was recorded for energy prices.
Eurostat inflation is calculated in accordance with the EU coordinated consumer goods index (HICP).
