September 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 3.6% in August from 3.4% in July, the country's statistical office said on Tuesday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia increased by 0.6% in August, after growing by 0.5% in July, Makstat said in a statement.
Changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in August (pct):
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
4.1 |
1.5 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
4.2 |
0.0 |
Clothing and footwear |
1.6 |
-0.2 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
0.2 |
-0.1 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
0.5 |
0.0 |
Health |
2.6 |
0.0 |
Transport |
13.5 |
0.1 |
Communication |
-0.7 |
-0.1 |
Recreation and culture |
2.1 |
0.8 |
Education |
0.1 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
4.8 |
0.2 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
1.3 |
0.1 |
Source: Makstat