Induced mainly by higher energy inflation, HICP inflation is projected to average almost 3% in the EU and 2½% in the euro area this year, before easing to about 2% and 1¾% respectively in 2012.
Ajendatuna peamiselt energiahindade inflatsiooni kiirenemisest, on THHI inflatsioon 2011. aastal prognoosi kohaselt ELis keskmiselt peaaegu 3% ja euroalal 2½%.