Consumer Prices Index rose by 0.3% in July

There were notable rises in leisure and vacations (8.1%), fresh vegetables (3.1%), fresh fruits (6.6%), housing (1%), culture and entertainment
19.08.13 / 00:00
Consumer Prices Index rose by 0.3% in July
19.08.13
Consumer Prices Index rose by 0.3% in July
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The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in July, to 102.1 points.

According to the CBS there were notable rises in leisure and vacations (8.1%), fresh vegetables (3.1%), fresh fruits (6.6%), housing (1%), culture and entertainment (0.9%), transport (0.5%), and food (0.4%). On the other hand, clothing and footwear prices dropped 8%, and prices of furniture and home appliances fell by 0.5%.

The hike in taxation on alcoholic drinks that came into force last month led to a 10% rise in this item.

The CPI excluding housing, rose by just 0.1% last month. Since the beginning of 2013 the CPI has risen by 1.6%, and in the twelve months to July it rose 2.2%.

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