Prices increase by 3.7% in March compared to same month of previous year
Consumer prices were 3.7% higher on average in March 2021 than a year earlier. Significant price rises were measured over the last 12 months for alcoholic beverages and tobacco as well as motor fuels. In one month, consumer prices increased by 0.7% on average.
In 12 months, compared to March 2020:
Food prices were up by 2.7%, within which the price of edible oil by 21.3%, that of flour by 8.2%, sugar prices by 7.6%, rice prices by 6.8%, the price of meals at canteens by 6.6% and eggs prices by 6.4%. A price decrease of 7.8% was recorded for pork and of 1.9% for cheese. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco became an average 10.3%, within which tobacco 17.5% more expensive. Consumers paid 3.6% more for consumer durables, within which new passenger cars cost 11.4% and living and dining room furniture 5.4% more for consumers. Motor fuel prices became 17.7% higher.
In one month, compared to February 2021:
Consumer prices increased by 0.7% on average. Food became 0.4% more expensive, within which eggs cost 2.7%, edible oil 1.6% and poultry meat 1.4% more, while pasta products 1.3% and salami, sausages and ham 1.1% less for consumers. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco prices went up by 1.3% on average, within which tobacco prices by 2.1%. Motor fuel prices became 6.6% higher.
In January–March 2021 compared to same period of previous year:
Consumer prices rose by 3.2% for all households on average and by 3.1% among pensioner households.
Consumer price indices, March 2021
(%)
| Denomination | Previous month = 100.0 | Corresponding month of previous year = 100.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index | 100.7 | 103.7 |
| Harmonised index of consumer prices | 100.8 | 103.9 |
| Core inflation (original, seasonally unadjusted)a) | 100.4 | 103.9 |
| Consumer price index for pensioners | 100.6 | 103.4 |
a) Seasonally adjusted indices are available in Table 1.2.1.7 in the Summary tables (STADAT).