Venezuela inflation grows to 19.9% in July, central bank says

Aug 12 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s inflation ​reached ‌19.9% in July from ‌the ​previous ⁠month’s ⁠13.8%, the central bank said ​on ⁠Wednesday.

With ⁠July’s result, ​year-on-year ​inflation stands at ‌579.96%, according to ⁠Reuters calculations based on ⁠figures ‌from ⁠the ​central ‌bank.

(Reporting by ​Mayela ⁠Armas, Editing by Daina Beth ​Solomon)