The statement adds that retail prices of goods increased by 1.2% and services by 0.7%, whereas retail prices increased by 6.1% compared to December 2007.
Living costs in June 2008 increased by 0.5% on average compared to the previous month, whereas the increase stands at 7% 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 down by 9.7%. The decrease was due to the seasonal shift in the price of fruits and vegetables.
The price of industrial food products went up by 1.9%.
There has also been an increase in the price of rice, flour, fresh meats, meat products and sugar.
The prices of beverages went up by 0.9% on average, while tobacco prices remained the same.
Industrial non-food products were up by 2.2% on average. In this group, the price of oil derivatives increased, whereas other products did not change significantly.
The price of services increased by 0.7% on average.