Price rises accelerate to 2.3% from February to March

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The inflation rate will have been 2.3% in March, 0.2 percentage points more than in February, according to the flash estimate released today by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

The underlying inflation indicator (total index excluding unprocessed food and energy) is estimated to have risen by 2.5% in March, compared to 2.1% in the previous month.

The change in the index for energy products rose to 4.8% (4.3% in the previous month), while the index for unprocessed food products fell to -0.5% (0.8% in February), “partly as a result of the base effect associated with the price increase recorded in March 2023 (monthly change of 1.5%)”.

Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert is a 55-year-old writer and journalist based in Porto, Portugal. Born in France, he brings a unique blend of French and Portuguese perspectives to his work. Education Hervé studied Journalism and Literature at the University of Lyon in France. After completing his studies, he gained valuable experience working with various French media outlets (Portugal France also). Career He worked for several years as a journalist in France before making the move to Portugal. In Porto, he joined the Portugal Pulse team as a staff writer. Skills Hervé specializes in storytelling, investigative journalism, and cultural commentary. He has a flair for capturing complex issues in a relatable way. Personal Life He currently resides in Porto and enjoys the city's rich culture, from Fado music to Francesinha cuisine. Hervé continues to maintain strong ties to his French heritage, often traveling back to France for family visits and cultural exploration. With his unique background and diverse skill set, Hervé Hubert adds a layered, multicultural lens to every story he covers.

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