Economy
Belgium's annual inflation hits 39-year high in January
Annual inflation rate rises to 7.59% this month from 5.71% in December
Gokhan Ergocun |
28.01.2022 - Update : 29.01.2022
ISTANBUL
The annual inflation rate in Belgium reached 7.59% in January 2022, hitting the highest level since 1983, according to official data released on Friday.
The country's official statistical department, Statbel, announced that the rate increased from 5.71% in December.
"The consumer price index increased by 2.58 points or 2.23% over the month," it said.
Statbel said that the high inflation stemmed from increasing energy prices in the recent period.
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