Almost no inflation

Compared with October 2014, consumer prices grew by 0.1 percent in October 2015. Grocery prices rose 1.7 percent. Seasonal product prices augmented: potato, fresh vegetables and fruits cost 17.3 percent more; consumers had to pay 9.6 percent more for cooking and oil 3.7 percent more for eggs. Alcoholic drink and tobacco product prices were up 3.7 percent. Domestic energy was provided for 0.4 percent less on average. Compared with September 2015, consumer prices augmented by 0.2 percent and the price of groceries was up 0.8 percent. Services were available 0.2 percent cheaper but alcoholic drinks and tobacco products cost 0.3 percent more. The price of motor fuels was down 1.7 percent.