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Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages grew 1.9% on the year in February, while cost for housing and utilities and fuel rose 1.4%. In addition, prices in the transport sector added 1.2%.

On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4% in February, after increasing by 1.9% in January, Instat said on March 9.