The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications introduced that the nationwide shopper value index for January, excluding the unstable costs of recent meals, rose 2.0% in comparison with January of final yr.
However, the expansion charge has been shrinking for 3 consecutive months.
The merchandise with the most important enhance was lodging expenses, which rose by 26.9% attributable to a surge in demand from a rise in international guests.
Food costs noticed a 6.6% enhance in ready meals corresponding to curry and a 9.6% rise in sweets like ice cream.
On the opposite hand, electrical energy expenses decreased by 21.0%.
Source: ANN