According to the State Statistical Office data, the Consumer Price Index in December 2019, in comparison with the previous month, was 100.3, while the Retail Price Index was 101.0.In 2019, in comparison with 2018, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0.8 %, while the Retail Price Index remained at the same level as previous year.
The movement of the Consumer Price Index in 2019 was different by certain groups of consumption.
An increase of indices was registered in the groups: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics by 5.6%, Health by 2.7%, Food and non-alcoholic beverages, Recreation and culture by 1.6%, Furniture and Furnishings, household equipment, routine maintenance of the house by 1.2%, Restaurants and hotels by 0.9%.
A decrease was registered in the groups: Transport by 2.2%, Communication by 1.7%, Clothing and footwear by 1.5%, Education by 0.4%, Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels by 0.1%.
The group Miscellaneous goods and services remained at the same level as in the previous year.
The movement of the Retail Price Index in 2019 was different by various groups of products as well.
An increase of the indices was registered in the groups: Food industrial products by 1.4%, Agricultural products by 0.4%.
A decrease of the indices was registered in the groups: Beverages by 1.5%, Services by 0.3%, Non-food industrial products and tobacco by 0.1%.
The Consumer Price Index in December 2019, in comparison with December 2018, increased by 0.4%, while the Retail Price Index decreased by 0.2%.
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