Prices rose at a faster pace for recreation & culture (7,0% vs 6.8%), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (4,5% vs 4.4%), and health (3.4% vs 3.1%).

They also declined less for transport (-6.4% vs -13.2%).

On the other hand, the sharper fall was recorded in the cost of clothing & footwear (-5.8% vs -5.1%).

On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices increased by 1% after three consecutive periods of deflation.