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Friday, Oct 16, 2026

Italian Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Energy and Food Costs Surge

Annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 4.2 percent in September, the highest level since 2023, driven primarily by a 22.5 percent spike in unregulated energy prices and rising costs for unprocessed foods.
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