“The strong rise in prices this year accelerated even more in June and could reach 8.7%.
This is evidenced by the preliminary estimates of Statistik Austria.
Thus, the inflation rate has reached its maximum since September 1975,” follows from the preliminary data.
At the same time, inflation accelerated in all areas - prices rose not only for fuel, but also in grocery retail.
Inflation in Austria in April reached 7.2% in annual terms, which was the highest since October 1981.