Consumer prices rose 4.1% last month, according to the INDEC national statistics bureau. Inflation in the first four months of the year now totals 17.6%. Annually, the rate is 46.%. Inflation accelerated in April more than anticipated, underlining the government’s continued struggle to slow price hikes. April’s rise in consumer prices was led by clothing prices, up six percent from March, and transportation costs, which rose 5.7%. Food and non-alcoholic beverages in general were up 4.3% on the previous month, with the same increase registered in home equipment and maintenance. Utilities were up 3.5%, with healthcare slightly higher at 3.7%