On a monthly basis, inflation was more subdued, with prices increasing by 0.2% from April.

The price of food rose 5.9% over the 12-month period, or 4.5% when excluding food and beverage serving services. Within the category, several essential items recorded sharp year-on-year increases. The price of eggs surged by 26%, edible oil by 25.3%, flour by 25%, coffee by 22.5%, and chocolate and cocoa by 22.3%. Other notable increases included a 14.1% rise in fruit and vegetable juice prices, 10.6% for buffet products, and 8.4% for non-alcoholic beverages. Milk prices rose 7.3%, while bread was 6.9% more expensive.

At the same time, prices fell in several food subcategories. Margarine cost 30% less than a year ago, milk products were down 7.4%, prices for other meat preparations declined by 7.3%, and pork fell by 1.6%.

Services overall became 5.9% more expensive year-on-year. Postal services posted an 11.3% increase, while rents rose by 10.4%. The repair and maintenance of both vehicles and dwellings increased by 9.9%, and recreational services were up 8.5%.

Prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products rose by 7.3%, with tobacco alone climbing 7.9%. Households paid 5.3% more for electricity, gas, and other fuels. Natural and manufactured gas saw the highest jump in the category at 11.4%, followed by butane and propane gas at 6.8%.

Consumer durable goods were 2.2% more expensive than in May 2024. Jewelry saw the sharpest increase at 22.7%. Prices for living and dining room furniture rose by 4.1%, and new passenger cars cost 4.0% more. In contrast, used car prices dropped by 0.8%. Motor fuel prices declined by 4.8%, while pharmaceutical products became 5.4% more expensive.

Month over month, consumer prices were up 0.2%. Food prices rose by 0.6% from April, largely due to a 1.6% increase in seasonal produce such as potatoes, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Chocolate and cocoa prices rose 2.6%, coffee was up 1.8%, buffet items increased 1.2%, pork rose 1.0%, and flour was 0.9% higher. Meanwhile, the price of eggs dropped 2.5%, margarine decreased 2.2%, and milk was down 0.9%.

Electricity, gas, and other fuels became 0.8% more expensive month over month. Consumers paid 2.2% more for natural and manufactured gas, while butane and propane gas prices decreased by 1.4%.

Service prices fell 0.1% overall in May. Telecommunication services dropped 2.2%, while recreational services in the country increased by 3.8% and personal care services rose 0.7%. Motor fuel prices declined by 1.9% compared to April, and pharmaceutical products were 0.3% more expensive.