Consumer prices were up 0.3% in January 2023 from December 2022.
The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (February 2022-January 2023) as compared to the previous 12 months (February 2021-January 2022) is 14.3%.
The highest price increases in January 2023 were recorded by foodstuffs (22.47%), followed by non-food items (+11.8%) and services (+10.2%).
The highest food prices were recorded by sugar (63%), followed by butter (+47%), milk, edible oil, potatoes with 34% each, eggs (33%) and cheese (30%).
In the category of non-food items, the biggest price hikes were registered for gas (27%) and electricity (21%).
In terms of services, train tickets became 21% more expensive year-on-year, prices for water/sewage/sanitation services were 24% higher and plane tickets were 12% more expensive.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)