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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a surge in January, primarily driven by higher fuel and electricity prices, marking the largest monthly increase in nearly three decades. This rise reflects the impact of recent fiscal decisions, such as the reinstatement of the full VAT rate on electricity, and highlights how external shocks and energy policies directly affect households' basic consumption baskets. Underlying inflation remained more contained, suggesting that the overall increase is temporary and concentrated in specific sectors. This context is crucial for the field of open data, as transparency in publishing these indicators enables citizens and researchers to accurately analyze territorial and sectoral inequalities. By accessing data disaggregated by province and category, it becomes clear how price increases disproportionately affect rural areas or households with lower purchasing power, revealing vulnerabilities that national averages obscure. The significance of these open data lies in their ability to promote accountability and the design of more targeted public policies. By making inflationary dynamics visible in real time, they facilitate public scrutiny of the effectiveness of economic measures. This empowers civil society to demand more precise responses to cost-of-living crises, demonstrating that the quality and accessibility of official statistical data are essential pillars for an informed democracy and a more equitable economy.

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Published on 2025-02-15

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