In February 2013, compared with January 2013, the industrial producer price index1 rose by 0.2% in the euro area2 (EA17) and by 0.4% in the EU272, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In January3 prices increased by 0.4% in both zones. In February 2013 compared with February 2012, industrial producer prices gained 1.3% in both the euro area and the EU27. In February 2013, compared with the previous month, prices in total industry excluding the energy sector increased by 0.1% in both the euro area and the EU27. Prices in the energy sector gained 0.4% and 1.3% ... (full story)