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Latin America’s energy inflation reaches its highest level in a year
Reported by MercoPress UK
A report says annual energy inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 8.33% in August, its highest level in twelve months. It also reports continued fuel-price pressure in September and October, when diesel prices matched petrol for the first time.
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- Affected location: Latin America and the Caribbean
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Why it matters
The report describes rising energy and fuel prices across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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- Confidence
- 5/10
- Geographic reach
- 6/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Urgency
- 2/10
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