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Chile reports highest inflation rate since 2008

Santiago, Chile, Dec 8 (Prensa Latina) Chile reported an inflation rate of 6.7 percent during the last 12 months, the highest figure since 2008, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE).

The products or services that most influenced prices rise were tourist packages (9.1 percent), gasoline (3 percent), new cars (2.6 percent) and bread (3 percent).

Recreation, entertainment, culture, clothing and footwear also reported increases.

On the other hand, the prices of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, interurban and air transportation decreased, the INE said.

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