November 8 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 4.1% in October from 3.7% in September, the country's statistical office said on Monday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia edged up 0.5% in October, after falling by 0.1% in September, Makstat said in a statement.
Changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in October (pct):
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
4.6 |
0.8 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
0.3 |
-0.1 |
Clothing and footwear |
0.6 |
0.9 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
0.4 |
0.3 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
1.0 |
0.6 |
Health |
2.7 |
0.0 |
Transport |
18.4 |
-0.5 |
Communication |
-0.9 |
-0.1 |
Recreation and culture |
3.3 |
-1.1 |
Education |
-0.3 |
0.1 |
Restaurants and hotels |
8.0 |
1.8 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
1.0 |
-0.1 |
Source: Makstat