In March 2022, the Consumer Price Index increased by 2.5 percent compared to the previous month, while the annual inflation rate amounted to 11.8 percent, National Statistics Office said on Monday.
The prices increased by 5.3 percent, while the annual core inflation without tobacco amounted to 6.0 percent, the agency noted.
The monthly inflation rate was mainly influenced by price changes for the following groups:
- Transport
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages
The annual inflation rate was mainly influenced by price changes for the following groups:
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Transport
- Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels.