Prices of personal consumption products and services, measured by the consumer price index, were 3,9 percent higher on average in May compared to the same month last year, according to Monstat data.
Consumer prices in May were 0,6 percent higher on average compared to April.
"The biggest impact on the monthly inflation rate was the increase in prices in the groups of fruit, meat, milk, cheese and eggs, accommodation services, oils and fats, clothing, services for maintenance and repair of apartments, restaurants, cafes and the like," the statement said.
Consumer prices in the period January-May, compared to the same period last year, were on average 3,1 percent higher.
Observed by main groups of products and services according to the purpose of consumption, in May, compared to the previous month, growth was recorded in the groups restaurants and hotels by 1,9 percent, food and non-alcoholic beverages by 1,5 percent, alcoholic beverages and tobacco by 0,9 percent, other goods and services by 0,6 percent, clothing and footwear and health by 0,4 percent each, housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels and recreation and culture by 0,2 percent each.
A price drop was recorded in the transportation group by 1,5 percent and communications by 0,1 percent.
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