In June, the monthly change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by fruits and vegetables
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.1% in June 2012 compared to May and 3.9% compared to June of the previous year.
Goods were 3.2% and services 5.2% more expensive compared to June 2011.
Regulated prices of goods and services have risen by 8.4% and non-regulated prices by 2.4% compared to June of the previous year.
Compared to June 2011, the index was mainly influenced by housing expenditures which gave almost 40% of the total increase. Of which in turn three quarters gave 11.2% more expensive electricity, heat energy and fuels. Food and non-alcoholic beverages gave a fifth of the total increase, of which 6.7% more expensive meat and meat products accounted for nearly a half. 7.9% more expensive motor fuel gave a tenth of the total increase. Compared to June of the previous year, of food products, the prices of eggs have increased the most (48%) and the prices of potatoes have decreased the most (62%).
In June compared to May, the consumer price index was mainly influenced by the seasonal price increase of fruits and vegetables and by the 2.5% price decrease of motor fuel. Compared to the previous month, the prices of tangerines increased the most (37%) and the prices of tomatoes decreased the most (13%).
| Commodity group | June 2011 – June 2012, % | May 2012 – June 2012, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Alcoholic beverages and tobacco | 5.4 | -1.1 |
| Clothing and footwear | 5.3 | -0.2 |
| Housing | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Household goods | 2.8 | -0.1 |
| Health | -0.4 | 0.5 |
| Transport | 4.1 | -0.5 |
| Communications | -8.4 | -0.1 |
| Recreation and culture | 0.1 | -0.3 |
| Education | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| Hotels, cafés and restaurants | 7.9 | 1.7 |
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 3.6 | -0.3 |