The annual rate of inflation as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in June was 2%, up from 1.7% in May.

The National Statistics Office said the 12-month moving average rate was 1.4%.

The largest upward impact on annual inflation was measured in the Restaurants and Hotels Index, while the largest downward impact was recorded in the Recreation and Culture Index.

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