April 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation slowed to 0.5% in March from 0.7% in February, the country's statistical office said on Tuesday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2% in March, following a 0.1% increase in February, Makstat said in a statement.
Percentage change in North Macedonia's consumer price index (CPI) by product groups in March
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
0.6 |
0.9 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
4.5 |
3.0 |
Clothing and footwear |
-0.8 |
-0.3 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
0.3 |
0.0 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
-0.5 |
-0.9 |
Health |
0.6 |
0.2 |
Transport |
-1.7 |
-3.4 |
Communication |
-0.3 |
-0.1 |
Recreation and culture |
1.6 |
-0.0 |
Education |
0.2 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
1.3 |
0.2 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
2.6 |
0.8 |
Source: Makstat