The estimated annual inflation of the CPI in August 2023 is 2.6%, according to the flash indicator prepared by the NSI. This indicator provides a preview of the CPI which, if confirmed, would mean an increase of three tenths in its annual rate, since in July this variation was 2.3%. This evolution is mainly due to the rise in fuel prices and, to a lesser extent, liquid fuel prices, compared to the decreases recorded in August 2022. Also noteworthy, albeit in the opposite direction, the behaviour of electricity prices, which are increasing this month, but less than in August 2022. The estimated annual variation rate ... (full story)