Energy is currently a major contributor to overall inflation. This is, however, a flash estimate, based on still incomplete source data, CBS said in a release.
The price development of energy is measured by CBS on the basis of new energy contracts. CBS has launched research into a new method to measure and calculate the energy prices as part of the HICP and CPI. This method should reflect the current developments in energy prices in a more refined manner.
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