Inflation moved higher in January. The IPCA consumer price index rose 0.33% in the month, driven by increased fuel prices at the pump (gasoline, for example, became 2.06% more expensive). In the 12 months through January, the index rose to 4.44%, compared to 4.23% in December.
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