The annual inflation rate rose to 3.24% in April this year, from 3.1% in March, according to data released Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The biggest increases were in electricity, oil, and fuel.
Non-food goods became more expensive by 5.21%, food goods by 0.76%, and services by 2.61%, compared to April 2020.
“Consumer prices in April 2021 compared to March 2021 increased by 0.5%. The inflation rate at the beginning of the year (April 2021 compared to December 2020) is 2.6%. The annual inflation rate in April 2021 compared to April 2020 is 3.2%. The average rate of consumer prices in the last 12 months (May 2020 – April 2021) compared to the previous 12 months (May 2019 – April 2020) is 2.6% “, states INS.
The top price increases compared to April 2020:
Electricity – 17%
Edible oil – 12%
Oil, bacon, fat – 10%
Electricity, gas and central heating – 9%
Fuels – 8.6%
Tobacco, cigarettes – 7%
Hygiene and cosmetics – 6.5%
Top of the bargains, compared to April 2020:
Potatoes – 40%
Airline tickets – 16.5%
Citrus and other southern fruits – 9%
Fruit and fruit preserves – 7%
Gas – 2.1%
Top of price increases compared to December 2020:
Electricity – 18%
Electricity, gas and central heating – 10%
Other vegetables and canned vegetables – 8%
Fuels – 7%
Top of the bargains, compared to December 2020:
Airline tickets – 20%
Eggs – 3%