June 8 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 11.9% in May from 10.5% in April, the country's statistical office said.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia rose 2% in May, after picking up 2.2% the previous month, Makstat said in a statement on Tuesday.
Changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in May (pct):
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
17.1 |
3.3 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
8.1 |
0.2 |
Clothing and footwear |
1.5 |
1.5 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
8.2 |
0.1 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
6.7 |
1.6 |
Health |
4.1 |
0.8 |
Transport |
24.1 |
2.3 |
Communication |
0.3 |
0.0 |
Recreation and culture |
4.4 |
1.2 |
Education |
0.4 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
10.8 |
1.8 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
7.3 |
1.8 |
Source: Makstat