Belgian September CPI rises 0.39% m/m and 4.69% y/y
Belgium’s economics ministry reported September consumer prices up 0.39% month-on-month and 4.69% year-on-year, with month-on-month gains mainly in motor fuels, natural gas, electricity, package holidays and heating oil.
Sept 29 (Reuters) — The Belgian Economics Ministry released the following consumer price inflation data on Tuesday. 76 NOTE — The 'health index' excludes unhealthy or environmentally damaging products such as tobacco, alcohol and petrol and is used for inflation adjustments of rents and wages. Key Points From The Statement The ministry said month-on-month price rises were seen mainly for motor fuels, natural gas, electricity, package holidays and heating oil while for airfares, meat, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks lower prices were recorded. com)