August 8 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 16% in July from 14.5% in June, the country's statistical office said on Monday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia rose 1.9% in July, after picking up 2.8% in June, Makstat said in a statement.
Percentage changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in July:
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
23.6 |
1.3 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
7.8 |
0.2 |
Clothing and footwear |
2.0 |
0.2 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
15.8 |
5.9 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
8.5 |
0.9 |
Health |
3.6 |
-0.3 |
Transport |
24.0 |
2.8 |
Communication |
0.4 |
0.0 |
Recreation and culture |
7.6 |
2.8 |
ducation |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Restaurants and hotels |
15.8 |
16.2 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
9.2 |
0.5 |
Source: Makstat