Consumer inflation was 5.4% annualized in August 2021, according to preliminary data, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported. Compared to the previous month, the prices of consumer goods and services rose by 0.2% in August, the Central Statistical Office also reported.
Prices of consumer goods and services according to a flash estimate, in August 2021, compared to the same month last year, increased by 5.4% (price index 105.4), and compared to the previous month increased by 0.2% (price index 100.2).
The prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 3.9% y / y, energy carriers – by 6.1% y / y, fuels for private means of transport increased by 28% y / y.
In monthly terms, the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages decreased by 0.3% MoM, energy carriers increased by 0.8%, while fuel for private means of transport increased by 1.8% MoM.
The market consensus was 5.2% YoY.
Source: GUS and ISBnews
