Consumer price index in February
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 0.1% in February 2010 compared to February of the previous year and increased 0.2% compared to January.
Goods were 0.8% more expensive and services 1.8% cheaper compared to February of the previous year. Food products were 3.1% cheaper and manufactured goods 4.3% more expensive.
Regulated prices of goods and services have risen by 7.6% and non-regulated prices fallen by 2.5% compared to February of the previous year.
Compared to February of the previous year, the prices of motor fuel have increased the most (31.4%), which also had the biggest influence on the index. The index was more notably influenced also by the 5.1% cheaper food, of which bread and cereals (price decrease 9.1%) gave one third and the 8.3% cheaper dairy products also gave a third.
In February compared to January, the consumer price index was mainly influenced by the 12.4% higher prices of fresh vegetables and by the end of sales of clothing. Compared to the previous month, the price of white bread decreased the most (5.9%).
| Commodity group | February 2009 – February 2010, % | January 2010 – February 2010, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | -0.1 | 0.2 |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | -4.7 | 0.2 |
| Alcoholic beverages and tobacco | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Clothing and footwear | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| Housing | -4.0 | 0.1 |
| Household goods | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| Health | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Transport | 9.8 | 0.7 |
| Communications | -0.6 | -0.9 |
| Recreation and culture | -2.8 | 0.1 |
| Education | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Hotels, cafés and restaurants | -2.4 | 0.3 |
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 2.9 | 0.0 |