This month’s CPI for all items is 5.1 higher than last year’s index. Changes in the prices of different commodities determine the fluctuations in the monthly CPI. The higher index was due to the recorded price changes in the following: Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages with 9.5 percent; Personal Care, and Miscellaneous Goods and Services with 8.2 percent; and Recreation, Sport and Culture with 5.7 percent.

Except for Financial Services and Transport, all other commodity groups increased in prices while Restaurants and Accommodation Services and Education Services posted no percent change.