Inflation accelerates to 5.7% in October as energy prices surge

Headline inflation rose to 5.7% in October, driven by an 80% annual increase in natural gas and sharp rises in heating oil, diesel, and gasoline. Price pressures are broadening beyond energy, suggesting sustained inflationary momentum. The data points to continued monetary policy tightening pressure, though the central bank's response remains uncertain.

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