Inflation measured through the Consumer Price Index in August 2024, compared to July 2024 was 0.5%.
The increase of inflation in August 2024, compared to July 2024, is the result of the increase in the consumer prices in the following groups: Food and non-alcoholic beverages by 1.2%, Recreation and culture by 1.1%, Health by 0.8%, Restaurants and hotels by 0.7%, Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels by 0.6%, Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance, Communications by 0.5%, Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics by 0.1%.
In August 2024, compared to July 2024, a decrease in Consumer Price Index was registered in the following groups: Transport by 2.2%, Clothing and footwear, Miscellaneous goods and services by 0.3%.
The Consumer Price Index in the group Education remained at the same level as in the previous month.
The Retail Price Index in August 2024 compared to July 2024 was 100.5.
The Consumer Price Index in August 2024, compared to August 2023, increased by 2.2%, while the Retail Price Index increased by 3.0%.