Spain’s annual inflation jumps to 6.1% in February

ANKARA

Spain’s annual consumer inflation unexpectedly increased to 6.1% in February, according to flash data released on Tuesday.

February’s figure accelerated from 5.9% in January as prices for food and electricity gained momentum in the month, while the market estimated that the figure would decrease to 5.7%.

On a monthly basis, Spain’s consumer price index surged 1% in February, following a 0.2% decline in January.