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02/10/2011 00:00 AST
Eurozone annual inflation increased unexpectedly in September to the highest level since October 2008.
Though inflation stays above the target, the central bank is expected to cut interest rates next week to alleviate concerns over the region's debt woes. But the latest unexpected surge in inflation raises suspicion over the rate cut move.
Annual inflation rose to 3 percent from 2.5 percent in August, a flash estimate from Eurostat showed Friday. The annual rate was expected to remain steady at 2.5 percent.
Higher energy and food prices were likely to be the factors behind the acceleration. The breakdown of September consumer prices will be released by the statistical office on October 14.
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