Prices in the industry rise by 11.1% in the Eurozone, but Portugal records a more contained increase

In September, industrial prices in the Eurozone rose by 11.1%, with Portugal experiencing a more moderate increase of 9.5%. The inflationary pressure in the European industry intensified, driven mainly by energy costs, which surged significantly. Monthly comparisons showed a general upward trend, with Portugal's monthly growth at 2.2%. Bulgaria recorded the highest industrial price increase at 22.9%, while Luxembourg was the only member state to experience deflation in production prices.

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