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Finland's inflation rate hits 1.5% as alcohol and tobacco prices rise

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Finland 's year-on-year change in consumer prices stood at 1.5 percent last month .

The inflation rate increase was driven in particular by a 4.5 per cent rise in alcohol and tobacco prices.

Costs in the category of health also saw a sharp increase, at 7.3 per cent .

Only the categories of 'clothing and footwear' saw a drop in prices compared to February 2024 .

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formal

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English

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