Helsinki:Consumer price inflation in Finland surged in September, reaching its highest level in more than two and a half years, as per a report by Statistics Finland.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.5 percent year-on-year in September, up from a 2.2 percent rise in August. This marks the most significant inflation rate since February 2024, when prices increased by 3 percent.
The transport sector saw a notable acceleration in inflation, reaching 8.9 percent, up from 7.3 percent, primarily due to rising fuel costs. Additionally, inflation in the housing and utilities sector rose to 1.6 percent from 1.3 percent.
In the food and non-alcoholic beverages sector, prices grew by 1.9 percent year-on-year in September, compared to a 1.6 percent increase in August. Meanwhile, the decline in prices for clothing and footwear slowed to 0.9 percent from 1.6 percent.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.9 percent in September, following a 0.3 percent decline in August.
