Prices were up nearly 5 percent

In October 2018 consumer prices were 3.8 percent higher on average than a year before. In comparison with October 2017, food prices increased by 4.6 percent. Seasonal product prices (potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables) grew by 20.5 percent. Flour’s price augmented by 7.6 percent, but the price of sugar dropped 20.2 percent. Alcoholic drink and tobacco product prices grew by 5.1 percent. The price of household energy became 1.3 percent higher. Motor fuels turned 16.2 percent more expensive. Compared with September 2018, consumer prices elevated by 0.5 percent and food prices were up 0.5 percent too.