May 9 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 10.5% in April from 8.8% in March, the country's statistical office said on Monday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia rose 2.2% in April, after picking up 1.6% the previous month, 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 |
14.8 |
4.3 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
7.9 |
0.3 |
Clothing and footwear |
1.3 |
0.8 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
8.1 |
0.2 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
4.5 |
0.5 |
Health |
3.6 |
0.2 |
Transport |
21.8 |
3.1 |
Communication |
0.3 |
0.1 |
Recreation and culture |
4.9 |
2.0 |
Education |
0.4 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
9.3 |
0.3 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
5.5 |
0.7 |
Source: Makstat