Consumer price inflation rates in the Eurospace decreased to 2.4% in March 2024 compared to its 28-month low of November and falling below market expectations of 2.6%, a preliminary estimate showed. Energy prices declined 1.8% (vs 3.7% in February) and non-energy industrial goods of 1.1% (vs 1.6%). On the other hand, the inflation for services remained constant at 4.0% on a monthly basis.