(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 5 mag - In April, consumer prices in Switzerland rose 0.3% compared with March and increased an annual 0.6%, according to data released by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

The monthly rise was due to several factors including rising prices for petrol, diesel and heating oil. Prices for air transport also recorded a price increase, as did those for international package holidays. In contrast, prices for hotels and supplementary accommodation decreased, as did those for car rental and car sharing.

Core CPI, which excludes resh and seasonal products, energy and fuel was flat from the previous month and rose 0.3% year on year.

CPI for domestic products was down a monthly 0.1% and up an annual 0.5% while for imported products it was up 1.5% and 0.9%, respectively.

The Swiss Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose a.

monthly 0.6% and an annual 0.5%.

(RADIOCOR) 05-05-26 08:55:24 (0188) 5 NNNN