June 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation quickened to 3% in May from 2.7% in April, the country's statistical office said on Monday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia increased by 0.7% in May, after rising at the same rate in April, Makstat said in a statement.
Changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in May (pct):
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
1.9 |
1.2 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
4.0 |
0.0 |
Clothing and footwear |
0.9 |
1.4 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
4.3 |
0.0 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
1.6 |
-0.5 |
Health |
3.3 |
0.2 |
Transport |
9.6 |
0.4 |
Communication |
-0.4 |
0.0 |
Recreation and culture |
3.4 |
1.7 |
Education |
0.1 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
5.5 |
0.4 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
1.1 |
0.0 |
Source: Makstat