In November, the consumer price index was influenced the most by transport
Compared to November 2013, goods were 0.8% and services 0.4% cheaper.
Regulated prices of goods and services have fallen by 0.3% and by non-regulated prices 0.7% compared to November of the previous year.
Compared to November 2013, the consumer price index was influenced the most by transport, where motor fuel was 4.4% cheaper than last year. The impact of electricity, heat energy and fuel was somewhat smaller with the electricity that arrived at homes being 6.6% cheaper and heat energy 1.3% cheaper. Compared to the same period of the previous year, 3.1% more expensive alcoholic beverages and 7.4% more expensive tobacco also had a bigger impact on the index. Compared to November 2014, of food products, the prices of conserved milk have increased the most (17%), and the prices of sugar, potatoes and apples have decreased the most (43%, 20% and 19%, respectively).
In November compared to October, the consumer price index was mainly influenced by transport which accounted for a half of the decrease because of 29% cheaper plane tickets and 2.1% cheaper motor fuel. Compared to October, of food products, the prices of cucumbers and grapes increased the most (41% and 39%, respectively) and the prices of mandarins decreased the most (26%).| Commodity group | November 2013 – November 2014, % | October 2014 – November 2014, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | -0.6 | -0.8 |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | -0.8 | -0.8 |
| Alcoholic beverages and tobacco | 3.1 | -0.8 |
| Clothing and footwear | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Housing | -1.5 | -0.1 |
| Household goods | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Health | 2.6 | 0.2 |
| Transport | -3.3 | -2.7 |
| Communications | -2.5 | -0.4 |
| Recreation and culture | 0.8 | -0.5 |
| Education | -21.9 | 0.0 |
| Hotels. cafés and restaurants | 4.1 | -1.0 |
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 1.8 | -1.0 |