Prices of consumer goods and services (Consumer Price Index, CPI) increased by 16.1% YoY and by 0.8% MoM in August, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported in a flash estimate on August 31.
Economists polled by PAP Business estimated that August CPI would reach 15.5% YoY and 0.2% MoM.
In July, the prices of consumer goods and services increased by 15.5% YoY and by 0.4% MoM. (The First News/Business World Magazine)