Belgium Inflation Climbs to Highest Level in Over Three Years

Belgium inflation climbs to its highest level in more than three yearsIn October, inflation rose to five point three percent from last month.

Energy, heating, and electricity bills are squeezing household budgets harder every week.

Last year's hundred euro basket now costs roughly one hundred five euros. Economist Stijn Baert compared the situation to a runner speeding up further.

Gas prices jumped fifty one point three percent, leading energy increases nationwide. Federal planners expect inflation to stay near this level for five months.