Prices of personal consumption products and services, measured by the consumer price index, were 4,9 percent higher on average in September compared to the same month last year, according to Monstat data.
Consumer prices in September were 0,1 percent lower on average compared to August.
"The biggest impact on the negative monthly inflation rate was the decline in prices in the groups of accommodation services, fruit, vegetables and air passenger transport," the statement said.
Consumer prices in the period January-September, compared to the same period last year, were on average 3,8 percent higher.
Observed by main groups of products and services according to the purpose of consumption, in September, compared to the previous month, growth was recorded in the groups of clothing and footwear by 2,4 percent, housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels by 0,8 percent, furniture, household equipment and routine home maintenance by 0,6 percent, health by 0,2 percent and other goods and services by 0,1 percent.
Price declines were recorded in the groups restaurants and hotels by 2,6 percent, food and non-alcoholic beverages by 0,6 percent, transportation by 0,5 percent, and recreation and culture by 0,2 percent.
The prices of other products and services did not change significantly.
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