October 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September from 3.6% in August, the country's statistical office said on Thursday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia edged down 0.1% in September, after growing by 0.6% in August, Makstat said in a statement.
Changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in September (pct):
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
3.9 |
0.2 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
4.2 |
0.1 |
Clothing and footwear |
0.5 |
-0.2 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
0.3 |
0.2 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
0.7 |
0.2 |
Health |
2.7 |
0.1 |
Transport |
15.7 |
-1.4 |
Communication |
-0.8 |
0.0 |
Recreation and culture |
3.0 |
-2.0 |
Education |
-0.4 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
5.7 |
-0.4 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
0.8 |
0.1 |
Source: Makstat