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March retail prices, services up 1.2%
Belgrade,
31 March 2008
The Serbian Statistics Office stated today that retail prices of services and goods in Serbia in March rose on average by 1.2% compared to the previous month.
The statement adds that retail prices increased by 1.5% and services by 0.2%, whereas retail prices increased by 2.8% compared to December 2007.
Living costs in March increased by 1.6% on average compared to February, whereas the increase stands at 3% compared to December 2007.
The difference between the retail price index and the consumer price index was a result of the various influences that the rise in prices of particular items had on these indices.
By groups, compared with the previous month, the prices of agricultural products went up by 5.4%. The increase was due to the hike in the price of fruits and vegetables, whereas the price of eggs decreased.
The price of food products are up by 0.9% on average and the greatest increase was recorded in the price of flour, pasta and bread, dairy products and frozen meats.
The prices of beverages went up by 1.6% on average, while tobacco prices remained the same.
Industrial non-food products went up by 1.5% on average. In this group, the price of oil derivatives increased, whereas other products did not change significantly.
The price of services increased by 0.2% on average.
Living costs in March increased by 1.6% on average compared to February, whereas the increase stands at 3% compared to December 2007.
The difference between the retail price index and the consumer price index was a result of the various influences that the rise in prices of particular items had on these indices.
By groups, compared with the previous month, the prices of agricultural products went up by 5.4%. The increase was due to the hike in the price of fruits and vegetables, whereas the price of eggs decreased.
The price of food products are up by 0.9% on average and the greatest increase was recorded in the price of flour, pasta and bread, dairy products and frozen meats.
The prices of beverages went up by 1.6% on average, while tobacco prices remained the same.
Industrial non-food products went up by 1.5% on average. In this group, the price of oil derivatives increased, whereas other products did not change significantly.
The price of services increased by 0.2% on average.
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