Inflation measured through the Consumer Price Index in January 2024, compared to December 2023 is -0.3%.
The decrease of inflation in January 2024, compared to December 2023, is the result of the decrease in the consumer prices in the following groups: Transport by 4.9%, Clothing and footwear by 1.0%, Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels by 0.8% and Recreation and culture by 0.7%.
In January 2024, compared to December 2023, an increase in the consumer prices was registered in the following groups: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics by 1.5%, Restaurants and hotels by 1.3%, Furnishings, household equipment and routine household by 0.6%, Health for 0.5% and Food and non-alcoholic beverages by 0.1%.
The consumer prices in the groups: Communications, Education and Miscellaneous goods and services remain at the same level as in the previous month.
The Retail Price Index in January 2024, compared to December 2023 is 98.8.
The Consumer Price Index in January 2024, compared to January 2023, increased by 3.2%, while the Retail Price Index increased by 2.8%.