Services prices grew by 6.8%, food prices increased by 5.5% and prices of non-food items were 3.5% higher in April 2025 compared with April 2024.
During the same period, the highest food prices were recorded by fresh fruit (+12.2%), citrus and other southern fruit (+12.3%), other vegetables and canned vegetables (+10.2%). Instead, the prices of sugar and potatoes decreased by 6% and 4.3%, respectively.
In April 2025 compared to April 2024, the highest price hikes in non-food items were recorded by heat energy (+13.6%), books, newspapers, magazines (7.28%) and knitwear (+7.22%).
In terms of services, the highest price increases were recorded by rail transport (16.9%), hygiene and cosmetics (13.8%), water supply, sewage collection, sanitation (+12.3%), and postal services (+11.6%).
The Consumer Price Index in April 2025 compared to March 2025 is 0.07%
The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (April 2025 compared to December 2024) is 2.2%
The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (May 2024-April 2025) as compared to the previous 12 months (May 2023-April 2024) is 5.0%.
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices in April 2025 compared to March 2025 is 100.21%.
The HICP-based annual inflation rate in April 2025 compared to April 2024 is 4.9%.
The HICP-based average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (May 2024-April 2025) as compared to the previous 12 months (May 2023-April 2024) is 5.3%.