Geostat: Throughout the year, fish prices were increased by 10%, oil and fat by 17.3%, bread and bakery products by 7.8%, milk, cheese and eggs by 6%

In one year, fish prices rose by 10 percent, oil and fat by 17.3 percent, bread and bakery products by 7.8 percent, milk, cheese and eggs by 6 percent, - reports Geostat.

According to the agency, annual inflation rate amounted to 3.8 percent in October. In more detail, the formation of annual inflation was mainly influenced by price changes in the following groups:

Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages group increased by 5.5 percent, which was reflected in annual inflation by 1.74 percentage points.

Prices are increased for the following subgroups: oil and fat (17.3 percent), coffee, tea and cocoa (13.6 percent), fish (10.3 percent), bread and bakery products (7.8 percent), milk, cheese and eggs (6 percent), sugar, jam and other sweets (4.5 percent), mineral and spring water, soft drinks and natural juices (4.2 percent), meat and meat products (3.5 percent), vegetables and horticulture (2.2 percent). At the same time, prices are reduced for fruits and grapes (-3.2 percent).

In the healthcare group, prices rose 9 percent, reflecting a 0.73 percentage point increase in the annual index. Prices rose for the subgroups of medical products, apparatus and equipment (13.5 per cent) and outpatient services (11.8 per cent).

In the group of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, there was a 9 percent increase in prices. Accordingly, the group’s contribution to the annual index was 0.59 percentage points. Prices were increased for both tobacco products (13.5 percent) and alcoholic beverages (5.1 percent).

Prices in the transport group fell by 6 per cent. Accordingly, the group’s contribution to the annual index was -0.74 percentage points. Decreases in prices were observed for the subgroups: operation of personal vehicles (-8.0 percent) and transport services (-4.2 percent). At the same time, prices were increased for the purchase of vehicles (5.1 percent).