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Latest Figures: Consumer Price Index, Dec 2009
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05/01/2010
The Consumer Price Index for December 2009, decreased by 0,35 units or 0,31% to 112,60 units compared to 112,95 in November 2009. This is mainly due to decreases in the prices of certain fresh vegetables, potatoes and diesel for central heating. Increases have been recorded in the prices of certain clothing items and petrol and diesel for motor-cars.
The rate of inflation for December 2009 rose to 2,0% compared to 1,4% in November 2009 and 2,1% in December 2008.
For the period January-December 2009, the CPI recorded an increase of 0,3% compared to the corresponding period of 2008 which is the lowest annual inflation rate since 1965.
RELATED TABLES
Data are available in the Key Figures section of the Statistical Theme:
PRICES AND INFLATION
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