The estimated annual inflation of the CPI in September 2023 is 3.5%, 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 nine tenths in its annual rate, since in August this variation was 2.6%. This evolution is mainly due to the increase in electricity prices, which decreased in September 2022. Also noteworthy, albeit to a lesser extent, is the rise in fuel prices, compared with the decrease registered in September of the previous year. The estimated annual variation rate of underlying inflation (general index excluding ... (full story)