Inflation up to 0.9% in October - ISTAT

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 31 - The consumer price index for the whole nation (NIC), without tobacco, in October was stable on a monthly basis and increased by 0.9% on an annual basis, from 0. 7% the previous month, according to preliminary estimates published by ISTAT on Thursday.
    The national statistics bureau also said that so-called 'shopping trolley' prices increased in October.
    Prices of food, household and personal care items accelerated on a tendential basis from +1.0% to +2.2% as well as those of products with high purchase frequency from +0.5% to +1.0%, the national statistics agency said. (ANSA).