ECONOMY

Greek inflation relatively low at 2.8% in October

Greek inflation relatively low at 2.8% in October

Greece recorded the European Union’s third lowest inflation rate in October.

A Eurostat report released on Wednesday showed the consumer price index grew 2.8% in October, significantly lower compared with a 4.4% average rate in the EU.

Eurostat said the annual growth rate in the consumer price index was higher in October compared with September.

In Germany, the inflation rate was 4.6%, in France and Italy 3.2% and in Spain 5.4%.

Lithuania recorded the highest inflation rate, 8.2% in October.

The cost of energy was the main factor for the price increases, rising 23.7% compared with October 2020.

In September the cost of energy rose 17.6%.

Subscribe to our Newsletters

Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox.

By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.