Inflation accelerates, up to 1.5%-ISTAT

(ANSA) - Rome, August 13 - Italy's annual inflation rate climbed to 1.5% in July, up from 1.3% the previous month, ISTAT said on Monday. This was the highest level since April 2017.
    The national statistics agency said prices were up 0.3% in month-on-month terms.
    It said the rise was principally down to rises in electricity and gas prices.