October 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 18.7% in September, from 16.8% in August, the country's statistical office said on Friday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia rose 1.6% in September, after picking up 1.3% in August, Makstat said in a statement.
Percentage changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in September:
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
28.7 |
3.0 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
8.5 |
0.6 |
Clothing and footwear |
2.2 |
0.7 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
19.4 |
2.4 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
13.0 |
3.0 |
Health |
4.7 |
1.0 |
Transport |
13.6 |
-4.7 |
Communication |
0.7 |
0.0 |
Recreation and culture |
5.6 |
-2.2 |
Education |
0.4 |
0.2 |
Restaurants and hotels |
26.1 |
1.1 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
12.1 |
2.3 |