Spain consumer price inflation rose to a five-month high in July on electricity and transport costs, final data from the statistical office INE showed on Wednesday.
The consumer price index posted an annual increase of 2.7 percent after rising 2.3 percent in June. This was the highest rate since March and also matched flash estimate.
EU harmonized inflation also accelerated to 2.7 percent from 2.3 percent a month ago. The figure came in line with the estimate released on July 30.
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