Helsinki [Finland], March 14: Finland's consumer prices increased in February after a slight decline in the previous month, according to data released by Statistics Finland on Friday.
The consumer price index rose 0.6 percent year-on-year in February, reversing a 0.2 percent drop in January. This marked the highest inflation rate since January 2025, when prices increased 0.7 percent.
The rebound in February was mainly driven by a 9.5 percent surge in utility costs.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices climbed 1.1 percent, reversing a 0.2 percent decline in January.
Source: Emirates News Agency
