French Inflation Eased in March on Slowing Energy Prices

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French inflation took a dip in March, reaching its lowest level in six months, as energy prices decelerated markedly compared with a year earlier.

The consumer price index rose 5.6% in March on year measured by national standards, slowing from February’s 6.3% increase, the lowest level since September, according to preliminary data from the country’s statistics office Insee released Friday.

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