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France's inflation soars to its highest level since 1985

Food prices in particular grew almost 12 percent in a blow to the least well-off households who spend a larger share of their monthly budget at supermarkets. REUTERS - Eric Gaillard

French consumer prices in October rose at their fastest pace since 1985, driven by rising energy, food and manufactured goods prices, according to official data released Friday.

Year-on-year price growth hit 6.2 percent this month, statistics authority Insee said based on preliminary data, a new increase in inflation after it slowed in August and September.

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