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In the spotlight - 29 March 2013
Inflation decreases from 1.19% to 1.11%
The consumer price index grows by 0.17 points or 0.14% this month. The index in March mainly rises due to price increases for travels abroad, meat, fresh vegetables and restaurants and cafes. These increases are partially compensated by price decreases for cut flowers and motor fuels.
The consumer price index of March 2013 amounts to 122.19 points. The index has increased by 0.17 points this month. Inflation has decreased for the fifth consecutive month and now amounts to 1.11% compared to 1.19% last month. Inflation based on the health index has gone up from 1.09% to 1.25%. Price increases have been particularly registered for travels abroad, meat, fresh vegetables and restaurants and cafes. These increases are partially compensated by price decreases for cut flowers and motor fuels.
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