Prices increased by 3.1% in February
Consumer prices were 3.1% higher on average in February 2019 than a year earlier. Significant price rises were measured over the past year for alcoholic beverages and tobacco as well as food.
In February 2019 compared to February 2018:
Food prices increased by 5.2%, within which the price of seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) became 23.3%, flour prices 10.1%, the price of rolls 9.7%, that of meals at restaurants or canteens 6.8% and bread prices 6.7% higher, while the price of eggs 17.4%, milk prices 8.4% and the price of sugar 6.5% lower. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 7.0% on average, within which tobacco prices by 9.6%. Consumers paid 2.7% more for services, within which 12.1% more for the repairs and maintenance of dwellings and 5.4% more for postal services. Electricity, gas and other fuels turned 1.2%, within which butane and propane gas 12.4% and firewood 8.1% more expensive. 1.6% less was paid for motor fuels.
In February 2019 compared to January 2019:
Consumer prices increased by 0.6% on average. Food prices rose by 1.5%, within which the price of seasonal food items by 6.0%, that of pasta products by 3.1% and sugar prices by 2.2%. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco cost 0.5% more for consumers, within which beer became 1.4% more expensive. Services prices were up by 0.3%, within which 2.4% more was paid for postal services. The price of electricity, gas and other fuels increased by 0.1%, within which firewood prices by 1.4%. Clothing and footwear cost 1.1% less for consumers as a result of the end-of-season sale. Consumers paid 0.9% more for motor fuels.
In January–February 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year:
Consumer prices went up by 2.9% on average.
Consumer price indices, February 2019
(%)
| Denomination | Previous month = 100.0 | Corresponding month of previous year = 100.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index | 100.6 | 103.1 |
| Harmonised consumer price index | 100.6 | 103.2 |
| Core inflation (seasonally adjusted) | 100.4 | 103.5 |
| Consumer price index for pensioners | 100.7 | 103.2 |