Services prices grew by 7%, food prices increased by 5.10% and prices of non-food items were 3.8% higher in March 2025 compared with March 2024.
During the same period, the highest food prices were recorded by margarine (+12%), citrus and other southern fruit (+10.4%), fresh fruit (8.9%), vegetables and canned vegetables (+7.2%), cocoa and coffee (+7%). Instead, the prices of sugar and potatoes decreased by 5% and 3%, respectively.
In March 2025 compared with March 2024, the highest price hikes in non-food items were recorded by tobacco and cigarettes (+8%), books, newspapers, magazines, detergents and knitwear, each with +7%.
In terms of services, the highest price increases were recorded by hygiene and cosmetics (14%), water supply, sewage collection, sanitation (+12%), postal services (+11.6%), healthcare, car and electronic repairs and photo works, each with +10%.
The consumer price index in March 2025 compared to February 2025 inched 0.27% higher.
The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (March 2025 compared to December 2024) is 2.1%.
The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (April 2024-March 2025) as compared to the previous 12 months (April 2023-March 2024) is 5.1%.
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices in March 2025 compared to February 2025 is 100.34%.
The HICP-based annual inflation rate in March 2025 compared to March 2024 is 5.1%.
The HICP-based average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (April 2024-March 2025) as compared to the previous 12 months (April 2023-March 2024) is 5.4%.