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18.09.2015
Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) August 2015
Monthly inflation in August 2015 remained stable
Consumer prices in Montenegro in August 2015 compared with previous month remained at the same level. Consumer prices in August 2015 compared with the same month of previous year were higher for 2.1%. Growth rate of consumer prices in period January-August 2015 compared with the same period of previous year was 1.2%.
Observing the main groups, monthly growth of prices was noticed in the following groups: Food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.9%); Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (0.4%); Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.1%); Recreation and culture (0.1%), while a monthly drop of prices was recorded in groups: Transport (-2.0%); Clothing and footwear (-1.7%); Restaurants and hotels (-0.6%); Miscellaneous goods and services (-0.1%).
Positive annual inflation rates in August were observed in the following groups: Restaurants and Hotels (5.5%); Food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.0%); Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.2%); Health (2.3%); Clothing and footwear (2.0%); Recreation and culture (1.8%); Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (1.5%); Furnishing, household equipment and routine household maintenance (0.5%), while negative annual inflation rates were observed in groups: Transport (-4.1%); Miscellaneous goods and services (-0.5%); Communications (-0.1%).
