Prices increased by 2.9% in October
Consumer prices were 2.9% higher on average in October 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 October 2018:
Food prices went up by 5.4%, within which pork became 15.5%, other meat preparations 10.8%, sugar 8.1%, bread 6.7%, flour 5.8% and seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) 5.3% more expensive. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 8.4% on average, within which tobacco prices by 12.1%. Consumers paid 3.3% more for services, within which rent increased by 10.9%. Electricity, gas and other fuels became 0.7%, within which firewood 6.0% more expensive. The price of motor fuels was cut by 4.0%.
In one month, compared to September 2019:
Consumer prices rose by 0.6% on average. Food prices were up by 0.8% on average, within which other meat preparations became 3.1%, milk 2.3%, eggs and cheese both 1.8%, pork 1.2% and seasonal food items (potatoes, fresh vegetables and fruits) 0.8% more expensive. Clothing and footwear cost 2.1% more for consumers owing to seasonal changes. The price of alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose by 1.1% on average, within which tobacco prices by 1.8%. 0.2% more was paid for electricity, gas and other fuels, within which the price of firewood increased by 2.0%. The price of motor fuels was 1.8% higher.
In January–October 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year:
Consumer prices went up by 3.3% on average.
Consumer price indices, October 2019
(%)
| Denomination | Previous month = 100.0 | Corresponding month of previous year = 100.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index | 100.6 | 102.9 |
| Harmonised consumer price index | 100.6 | 103.0 |
| Core inflation (seasonally adjusted) | 100.4 | 104.0 |
| Consumer price index for pensioners | 100.6 | 103.3 |