India, March 3 -- Consumer price inflation in Italy increased in February to the highest level in five months, preliminary data from the statistical office showed on Tuesday.

Consumer price inflation accelerated to 1.6 percent in February from January's 1.0 percent, which was the slowest inflation rate in fifteen months. Moreover, a similar inflation rate was last seen in October 2025.

The annual price growth in unprocessed food products quickened to 3.6 percent from 2.5 percent. Similarly, prices of services related to transport grew at a faster pace of 3.0 percent after a 0.7 percent rise in January.

On the other hand, inflation based on processed food eased to 1.7 percent from 1.9 percent, and the decline in regulated energy products ...