Italy's annual inflation rate rose to
8% in June, the highest level since it was at 8.2% in January
1986, according to preliminary data released by ISTAT on Friday.
The annual inflation rate was 6.8% in May.
The national statistics agency said energy was the driver of the
soaring prices, rising by 48.7% in year-on-year terms in June,
up from 42.6% in May.
It said its trolley index of frequently bought items such as
food and household goods was up 8.6% in year-on-year terms,
again the highest level since January 1986.
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