Italy's inflation rate falls to 7.9%

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 29 - Italy's annual inflation rate dropped to 7.9% this month, down from 8% in June, according to a preliminary estimate released by ISTAT on Friday.
    The national statistics agency said a deceleration in energy prices (from 48.7% in June to 42.9% in July) was a factor in the fall.
    It said its consumer price index rose by 0.4% in month-on-month terms.
    ISTAT also said, however, that its 'trolley' index of frequently bought items such as food and household goods was up by 9.1%, the highest level since September 1984. (ANSA).