In August 2025, the annual inflation in the European Union was stable at 2.4%, the same as in the previous month, according to Eurostat. Romania is again in first place in the EU with an inflation rate of 8.5%, well above the average. The lowest rates were recorded in Cyprus (0.0%), France (0.8%), and Italy (1.6%). The main contributions to inflation in the euro area came from services and food products. In Romania, prices have increased significantly, especially for electricity, which rose by 65.73%.
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România, campioana inflației în UE și în august: Rata a ajuns la 8,5%, conform datelor Eurostat față de numai 2,4% media Uniunii Europene
Inflaţia din România a fost de trei ori mai mare decât media din UE în luna august
Eurostat: Inflaţia din România a fost de trei ori mai mare decât media din UE în luna august
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