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French inflation rises to 3% in September as energy costs surge

Annual inflation in France rose to 3% in September. The national statistics office attributed the increase largely to a surge in energy and fuel costs, which climbed 21.2%.

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Inflation in France rose to 3% in September, according to the country’s national statistics office.

The main driver was a surge in energy and fuel costs, which increased by 21.2%.

The statistics office said the jump largely accounted for the overall rise in inflation.

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  • French inflation reached 3% in September.
  • Energy and fuel costs rose 21.2%.
  • The national statistics office identified higher energy and fuel costs as the main driver of the increase.

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