India, May 7 -- Consumer price inflation in Luxembourg climbed in April for the first time since the start of the year, official data showed on Wednesday, and the statistical office Statec revised down the price growth projection for this year citing a steep fall in oil prices.

The consumer price index rose 1.7 percent year-on-year following a 1.3 percent increase in March. This was the first acceleration in inflation since January.

The CPI edged up 0.6 percent from March when it decreased 0.2 percent. The statistical office attributed the rebound to an upward seasonal effect for travel expenses, which was partially offset by the decline in petroleum product prices in April.

The monthly change in the CPI triggers an index-linked increase...