Prices increased by 2.8% in September
Consumer prices were 2.8% higher on average in September 2019 than a year earlier. Significant price rises were measured over the past year for alcoholic beverages and tobacco as well as food.
In 12 months, compared to September 2018:
Food prices went up by 5.1%, within which the price of pork became 13.3%, bread prices 8.5%, the price of flour 7.2% and that of seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) 6.5% higher, milk prices 3.7% lower. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 8.4% on average, within which tobacco prices by 12.3%. Consumers paid 3.4% more for services, within which rent increased by 10.7%. The price of motor fuels was cut by 4.6%.
In one month, compared to August 2019:
Consumer prices were up by 0.1% on average. Food prices were unchanged on average, within which, however, milk became 2.3%, milk products 1.2% and pork 2.2% more expensive. The price of seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) was lowered by 4.9%, nevertheless, food prices excluding this increased by 0.6% on average. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 0.3% on average, within which tobacco prices by 0.7%. 0.2% more was paid for services, within which telephone and internet services became 3.1% more expensive and recreational services 3.8% cheaper. Clothing and footwear prices went up by 1.0%. The price of motor fuels was reduced by 0.9%.
In January–September 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year:
Consumer prices increased by 3.3% on average.
Consumer price indices, September 2019
(%)
| Denomination | Previous month = 100.0 | Corresponding month of previous year = 100.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index | 100.1 | 102.8 |
| Harmonised consumer price index | 100.0 | 102.9 |
| Core inflation (seasonally adjusted) | 100.4 | 103.9 |
| Consumer price index for pensioners | 100.1 | 103.1 |