In relation to the annual core inflation , the prices increased by 5.1%, while the annual core inflation without tobacco also amounted to 5.1%.

The monthly inflation rate was mainly influenced by price changes for the following groups: food and non-alcoholic beverages; transport; alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and clothing and footwear.

The annual inflation rate was primarily driven by price changes in food and non-alcoholic beverages; housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels and transport.