Rising energy prices pushed German inflation up to 2.3% in
2011. The inflation
rate compares with 1.1% in 2010 and 0.4% in 2009. It was the highest annual
figure since 2008, when inflation was 2.6%.
The figures come on the day of the European Central Bank's latest monthly
interest rate decision.
Rates are expected to be left unchanged at 1.0%, following two consecutive
months of cuts.
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