Inflation stood at 1.9% in Canada and 2.2% in Quebec in June

The pace of inflation accelerated in June across the country, according to Statistics Canada, notably because consumers paid more for certain durable goods such as new and used vehicles.

The Consumer Price Index rose 1.9 per cent year-over-year in June in Canada, an acceleration from the 1.7 per cent annual increase observed in May.

Statistics Canada notes that the Consumer Price Index rose at a faster pace in eight provinces. In Quebec, annual inflation stood at 2.2 per cent last month, after being 1.7 per cent in May.

According to the federal agency, gasoline prices remained virtually unchanged in June, but a faster decline in prices at the same time last year led to an increase in overall inflation.

Used vehicle prices saw their first year-over-year increase in 18 months, as inventories were tighter.

Canadians also paid more for furniture and other durable goods last month, but they received some relief from slowing food inflation.

Measurements of core inflation, closely monitored by the Bank of Canada, showed no signs of slowing last month.

–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews