Easter brought an egg price increase
In April 2018 consumer prices were 2.3 percent higher on average than a year before. In comparison with April 2017, food prices increased by 4.2 percent. Egg’s price soared by 20.5 percent and butter/dairy spread’s price rose 11.8 percent. Dairy product prices augmented by 7.6 percent and pasta cost 12.4 percent more. Sugar became 18.7 percent cheaper.
Alcoholic drink and tobacco product prices grew by 6.3 percent. The price of household energy got 1.3 percent higher. Services were provided for 1 percent more. Motor fuels turned 2.1 percent more expensive. Compared with March 2018, consumer prices elevated by 0.7 percent and food prices edged up 0.7 percent. //
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