In July 2012, compared with June 2012, the industrial producer price index1 rose by 0.4% in both the euro area2 (EA17) and the EU272. In June3 prices fell by 0.5% and 0.8% respectively. In July 2012 compared with July 2011, industrial producer prices gained 1.8% in the euro area and 1.5% in the EU27. In July 2012, compared with the previous month, prices in total industry excluding the energy sector rose by 0.1% in the euro area and remained stable in the EU27. Prices in the energy sector increased by 1.6% and 1.3% respectively. In both zones, durable consumer goods and non-durable consumer goods gained 0.2% while ... (full story)