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The statistic shows the monthly inflation rate in the Euro area from April 2011 to April 2012. The term inflation means the devaluation of money caused by a permanent increase of the price level for products (consumer goods , investment goods). The Consumer Price Index shows the price development for private expenses and shows the current level of inflation when increasing. In April 2012, the inflation rate in the Euro area was at 2.6 percent compared to the same month in the previous year.