May 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average consumer prices increased by 4% year-on-year in April, after growing at the same pace in March, the country's statistical office said on Tuesday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia edged up by 0.7% in April, after rising by 0.9% in March, Makstat said in a statement.
Percentage changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in April:
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
4.7 |
0.9 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
5.8 |
0.0 |
Clothing and footwear |
3.2 |
0.9 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
1.5 |
-0.2 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
3.9 |
-0.5 |
Health |
5.5 |
0.2 |
Transport |
2.3 |
2.8 |
Communication |
3.6 |
1.6 |
Recreation and culture |
3.1 |
0.6 |
Education |
-0.6 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
6.2 |
0.6 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
5.7 |
0.4 |