May 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation quickened to 2.7% in April from 2.1% in March, the country's statistical office said on Friday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia increased by 0.7% in April, after edging up 0.5% in March, Makstat said in a statement.
Changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in April (pct):
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
1.4 |
1.2 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
4.1 |
0.0 |
Clothing and footwear |
-0.6 |
1.0 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
4.4 |
-0.2 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
1.3 |
0.4 |
Health |
3.1 |
0.3 |
Transport |
10.6 |
1.4 |
Communication |
-0.4 |
-0.2 |
Recreation and culture |
2.6 |
0.2 |
Education |
0.1 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
5.5 |
0.3 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
1.0 |
-0.1 |
Source: Makstat