In August 2014, compared with July 2014, industrial producer prices1 fell by 0.1% in both the euro area2 (EA18) and the EU282, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In July3 prices decreased by 0.2% in both zones. In August 2014, compared with August 2013, industrial producer prices decreased by 1.4% in the euro area and by 1.5% in the EU28. The 0.1% decrease in industrial producer prices in total industry in the euro area in August 2014, compared with July 2014, is due to falls of 0.4% in the energy sector and of 0.1% for intermediate goods, durable consumer goods and ... (full story)