Inflation measured through the Consumer Price Index in April 2024, compared to March 2024, was 0.7%.
The increase in inflation in April 2024, compared to March 2024, is the result of the increase in the consumer prices in the following groups: Transport by 2.8%, Communications by 1.6%, Food and non-alcoholic beverages, Clothing and footwear by 0.9%, Recreation and culture, Restaurants, and hotels by 0.6%, Miscellaneous goods and services by 0.4% and Health by 0.2%.
In April 2024, compared to March 2024, a decrease in the Consumer Price Index was registered in the groups: Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance by 0.5% and Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels by 0.2%.
The Consumer Price Index in the groups Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics and Education remained at the same level as in the previous month.
The Retail Price Index in April 2024, compared to March 2024, was 101.1.
The Consumer Price Index in April 2024, compared to April 2023, increased by 4.0%, while the Retail Price Index increased by 3.5%.