The consumer price index in 2012 was mainly influenced by electricity, heat energy and fuel
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According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 3.9% in 2012 compared to the average of 2011.
The annual change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by the 11.4% price increase of electricity, heat energy and fuel, which gave over a half of the total increase. Also by the 9% price increase of motor fuel, and the 3.8% price increase of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which both added another fifth to the total increase.
In 2012 compared to the previous year, postal services were 39% and eggs 36% more expensive, but potatoes were 42% cheaper.
| Commodity group | 2011–2012, % |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 3.9 |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | 3.8 |
| Alcoholic beverages and tobacco | 5.4 |
| Clothing and footwear | 5.2 |
| Housing | 9.0 |
| Household goods | 2.5 |
| Health | -0.6 |
| Transport | 3.7 |
| Communications | -7.0 |
| Recreation and culture | 0.9 |
| Education | 5.7 |
| Hotels. cafés and restaurants | 6.1 |
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 2.4 |
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