Prices increased by 3.8% in October
Consumer prices were 3.8% higher on average in October 2018 than a year earlier. Significant price increases were measured over the past year for motor fuels and tobacco.
In October 2018 compared to October 2017:
Food prices rose by 4.6%, within which the price of seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) became 20.5%, flour prices 7.6% and the price of bread 5.5% higher and sugar prices 20.2% lower. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco increased by 5.1% on average, within which tobacco prices by 7.3%. Electricity, gas and other fuels turned 1.3%, within which butane and propane gas 12.7% and firewood 9.5% more expensive. Consumers paid 16.2% more for motor fuels.
In October 2018 compared to September 2018:
Consumer prices were up by 0.5% on average. Food prices rose by 0.5%, within which flour became 2.0%, seasonal food items 1.9%, bread as well as cheese both 1.8% and eggs 0.7% more expensive, while sugar became 1.1% and pork 0.8% cheaper. Clothing and footwear cost 2.2% more for consumers owing to seasonal changes. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco increased by 1.1%, dominantly due to an increase in tobacco excise duty. Electricity, gas and other fuels became 0.3%, within which butane and propane gas 3.0% and firewood 1.4% more expensive. Consumers paid 1.1% more for motor fuels.
In January–October 2018 compared to the same period of the previous year:
Consumer prices increased by 2.8% on average.
Consumer price indices, October 2018
(%)
| Denomination | Previous month=100.0 | Corresponding month of previous year=100.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index | 100.5 | 103.8 |
| Harmonised consumer price index | 100.5 | 103.9 |
| Core inflation (seasonally adjusted) | 100.3 | 102.6 |
| Consumer price index for pensioners | 100.5 | 103.4 |