Consumer prices in March 2012 compared to March 2011, increased by 3.2% and by 2% in relation to December 2011.
Observed by main groups according to destination of consumption in March 2012 in relation to the previous month, the greatest increase of prices was noted in the groups Transport (3.7%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.4% each), house taxes, water, electricity, gas and other fuels and furniture, household equipment and routine household maintenance (by 0.8% each), health services, restaurants and hotels (by 0.4% each).
The decrease of prices was noted in the groups Recreation and culture (-1.5%), Communication (-0.3%) and Clothing and footwear (-0.2%).
Prices of other products and services mostly remained unchanged.
The consumer price index is defined as a measure of average change of retail prices of goods and services used for personal consumption.