Annual inflation rate in September was 3.7%
Monthly inflation measured by Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in September increased 0.2%. The highest influence of monthly inflation was noticed because of the increase of price for vegetables and garments. Annual inflation in September amounted +3.7% and it is higher compared to August when it was +3.6%. When observing the main groups, monthly growth of prices was noticed in the following groups: Clothing and footwear (+3.0%); Miscellaneous goods and services (+2.0%); Food and nonalcoholic beverages (+0.3%) and Transport (+0.1%), while a decrease was noticed in the following groups: Furnishing, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-0.2%); Recreation and culture (-0.2%) and Hotels and restaurants (-0.2%). Prices in the groups: Alcoholic beverages and tobacco; Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels; Health; Communications and Education remain at the same level as in the previous month.

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