The consumer price index in November 2024 versus October 2024 inched 0.4% higher.
Services prices grew by 7.5%, food prices increased by 5.1% and prices of non-food items were 4.1% higher in November 2024 compared with November 2023.
During the same period, the highest food prices were recorded by fruit (17%), margarine (15%), canned fruit and vegetables (10%), while wine and breer prices went up by nearly 7%. Instead, the biggest price drops were recorded by butter (-10%), flour and maize (nearly 7%), and sugar (6%).
In November 2024 compared with November 2023, the highest price hikes in non-food items were recorded by detergents (+12%), tobacco and cigarettes (+10%), magazines and newspapers (+7.5%) and clothing (+6%). Instead, prices of natural gas are 10% lower.
In terms of services, the highest price increases were recorded by postal services (+17%), hygiene and cosmetics (11%), water supply, sewage collection and sanitation (+11%), medical care (+9.8%), and plane tickets (9.3%). Instead, telephone services prices are 2% lower.
The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (November 2024 compared to December 2023) is 4.8%.
The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (December 2023-November 2024) as compared to the previous 12 months (December 2022-November 2023) is 5.7%.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in November 2024 compared to October 2024 is 100.32%.
The HICP-based annual inflation rate in November 2024 compared to November 2023 is 5.4%.
The HICP-based average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (December 2023-November 2024) as compared to the previous 12 months (December 2022-November 2023) is 6%.