The annual inflation rate soared in January from 2.2% to a four-month top in February 2024 (.3% vs 5.7% in January) due to electricity (-2.5% vs -21.0%) and gas (-9.4% vs -15.3% in January) but inflation slowed for culture – recreation (4.7 % vs 5.7% in January), healthcare (1.8% vs 2.3%), clothing (2.6% vs 3.0%), education (1.3% v