Consumer prices grew by 3.4 percent in August too

In August 2018 consumer prices were 3.4 percent higher on average than a year before, just like July. In comparison with August 2017, food prices increased by 4.1 percent. Egg’s price rose by 7.5 percent and butter/dairy spread’s price grew by 8.4 percent. Dairy product prices augmented by 6 percent, but the price of sugar dropped 23.6 percent.

Motor fuels turned 16.3 percent more expensive. Alcoholic drink and tobacco product prices grew by 4.6 percent. Services were provided for 1.7 percent more. The price of household energy became 1.6 percent higher. Compared with July 2018, consumer prices elevated by 0.1 percent and food prices didn’t change. In January-August 2018 consumer prices increased by 2.6 percent. //