According to the Republic of Italy Daily website recently reported that in August 2007, the national consumer price index of Italy was 1.6%, unchanged from last year.

The annual inflation rate is 1.7%.

In August, the increase in consumer prices was greater in entertainment and cultural goods. 0.7%, catering services increased by 0.3%. Prices remained unchanged in clothing and shoes, communication and education.

The decline is larger than pportation, which is 0.2%.

The annual rate of increase in prices was higher in Hospitality and restaurants. For 3.1%, furniture, family services and household goods increased by 2.6%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 2.4%. The annual rate of decline was greater than that of communications, 8.4%, and medical and health services decreased by 0.2%.