Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief August 12

Key Facts

—Confirmed at 2.8% German consumer prices rose 2.8% over the year in July, up from 2.3% in June, in final figures published on Wednesday.

—Energy did all of it Energy prices rose 8.3% over the year, against 3.4% in June, and 5.0% in a single month.

—A rebate that expired Fuel prices jumped 11.2% in one month, with diesel up 12.6% and petrol 11.0%, after a state fuel rebate ended on 30 June.