Inflation reached the highest level since November of 2008. Cost for transport increased the most, 13.5%, while prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages went up by 6.7%.
In addition, cost for housing and utilities added 2% and prices for restaurants and hotels gained 1.8%.
On the other hand, prices for clothing and footwear fell 8.7%.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 2% after edging up 0.8% in the previous month.
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