Inflation hit 3.9% in December, highest level since 2008

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 17 - Italy's annual inflation rate climbed to 3.9% in December, the highest level since August 2008, according to final data released by ISTAT on Monday.
    The inflation rate was 3.7% in November.
    The national statistics agency said its consumer price index was up 0.4% in month-on-month terms in December.
    ISTAT said its 'trolley index' of everyday goods such as food and household items was up sharply, rising from 1.2% in November to 2.4% last month. (ANSA).