In October, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport increased the most, 3.9%, followed by communication with a 3% rise.

On a monthly comparison basis, HICP edged up 0.2% in October, after rising 0.5% in September.

Albania's non-harmonized consumer price inflation slightly slowed to 2.4% year-on-year in October, from 2.5% in September, INSTAT said earlier this month.