The consumer price index in September 2024 versus August 2024 inched 0.33% higher.
Services prices grew by 7.8%, prices of non-food items were 3.3% higher and food prices grew by 4.7% in September 2024 compared with September 2023.
During the same period, the highest food prices were recorded by vegetables and canned vegetables (13%), canned fruit (9.8%), fresh fruit (7%), wine (8.2%) and beer (7.6%). In contrast, the biggest price drops were recorded by flour and maize (12% -13%), butter (10%), sugar and edible oil (5%-6%).
In September 2024 compared with September 2023, the highest price hikes in non-food items were recorded by detergents (+14.7%), tobacco and cigarettes (10%), cosmetic products (8.6%). Instead, prices of natural gas, electricity and fuel dropped by 10%, 3% and 1.3%, respectively.
In terms of services, the highest price increases were recorded by postal services (+17.8%), plane tickets (17.1%), water supply, sewage collection and sanitation (+12.5%), medical care (+10%) and restaurant prices (+10%).
The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (September 2024 compared to December 2023) is 3.8%.
The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (October 2023-September 2024) as compared to the previous 12 months (October 2022-September 2023) is 6.1%.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in September 2024 compared to August 2024 is 100.40%.
The HICP-based annual inflation rate in September 2024 compared to September 2023 is 4.8%.
The HICP-based average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (October 2023-September 2024) as compared to the previous 12 months (October 2022-September 2023) is 6.4%.