In December, the consumer price index was influenced the most by the cheaper prices of motor fuel
Compared to December 2013, goods were 1.3% cheaper and services 0.9% more expensive. Regulated prices of goods and services have fallen by 1.9% and non-regulated prices by 0.1% compared to December 2013.
Compared to December 2013, the consumer price index was influenced the most by 14.1% cheaper motor fuel. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco also had a bigger impact on the index, as their prices increased by 2.3% and 7.5% respectively, compared to the same month of 2013. Compared to December 2013, of food products, the prices of coffee have increased the most (20%) and the prices of sugar have decreased the most (41%).
In December compared to November, the consumer price index was mainly influenced by motor fuel as its prices fell by 8.6%. The plane tickets bought for December were 32% more expensive than in November. The small price increase of food and non-alcoholic beverages was mainly due to the increase in the prices of fruit (2.7%), coffee (5.2%) and vegetables (1.6%). Compared to November, the prices of sweet pepper and grapes increased the most (36% and 35%, respectively) and the prices of mandarins decreased the most (21%).
| Commodity group | December 2013 – December 2014, % | November 2014 – December 2014, % |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | -0.5 | 0.0 |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | -0.4 | 0.6 |
| Alcoholic beverages and tobacco | 3.7 | -0.1 |
| Clothing and footwear | -0.1 | -1.2 |
| Housing | 0.1 | -0.2 |
| Household goods | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Health | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| Transport | -6.6 | -1.7 |
| Communications | -0.4 | 2.1 |
| Recreation and culture | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Education | -21.9 | 0.0 |
| Hotels, cafés and restaurants | 3.8 | -0.1 |
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 2.3 | 0.8 |