India, Oct. 30 -- France's inflation accelerated to the highest level in nearly three years in October driven by energy prices, provisional estimate from the statistical office INSEE showed Friday.

Consumer price inflation rose to 3.4 percent from 3.1 percent in September. The rate was the highest since December 2023 and also surpassed forecast of 3.2 percent.

EU harmonized inflation rose to 3.8 percent in October from 3.4 percent in September. Prices were expected to climb 3.6 percent.

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