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Inflation in Spain surges to 4.9% in September on higher fuel prices

Inflation in Spain climbed 0.6% in September to 4.9%, driven by higher fuel prices, lubricants and package holidays. Core inflation rose 0.2% to 3.1%.

  • Spain's inflation rate hit 4.9% in September, highest since February 2023
  • Fuel and lubricant prices drove the surge, up 21.6% from previous year
  • Core inflation excluding food and energy rose to 3.1% in September

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