In July, the monthly change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by the sales of clothing and footwear

Goods were 0.7% cheaper compared to July 2013 and services were 0.1% more expensive.

Regulated prices of goods and services have risen by 0.3% and non-regulated prices have fallen by 0.7% compared to July of the previous year.

Compared to July 2013, the consumer price index was influenced the most by 23% cheaper vegetables. 2.9% cheaper electricity, heat energy and fuels, 13% cheaper mobile communication services, and alcoholic beverages and tobacco, the prices of which have increased 2.1% and 6.2%, respectively, also had a bigger impact on the index. In July, compared to July 2013, motor fuel was 0.6% more expensive. In comparison with the same time of the previous year, of food products, the prices of conserved milk have increased the most (15%) and the prices of potato and sugar have decreased the most (42% and 32%, respectively).

In July, compared to June, the consumer price index was influenced the most by widespread sales of clothing and footwear. The 2.9% more expensive electricity that arrived at homes and nearly 10% cheaper fresh vegetables also had a bigger impact on the index. Compared to June, of food products, the prices of Chinese cabbages and fresh cabbages decreased the most (42% and 26%, respectively) and the prices of strawberries increased the most (22%).