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Eurozone: inflation rises to 3.3% in August with energy prices climbing

Euronews Portugal1 September 2026 at 10:44

Inflation in the eurozone increased sharply in August, rising to 3.3%. This growth represents a significant acceleration compared to previous months.

Energy prices were the main driver of this rise, with an increase of more than 14% compared to the same period last year. The data was released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

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