November 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 19.8% in October, from 18.7% in September, the country's statistical office said on Monday. On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia rose 1.4% in October, after picking up 1.6% in September, Makstat said in a statement. Percentage changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in October: y/y m/m Food and non-alcoholic beverages 31.2 2.8 Alcoholic beverages and tobacco 8.8 0.1 Clothing and footwear 2.8 1.5 Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels 19.8 0.6 Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance 12.8 0.4 Health 5.0 0.3 Transport 14.7 0.5 Communication 0.9 0.1 Recreation and culture 4.7 -2 Education 0.3 0.0 Restaurants and hotels 22.3 -1.3 Miscellaneous goods and services 13.3 1.0