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The consumer price index remained unchanged year-on-year in September, following a 0.1% decrease in August. Prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco grew 5.0% annually in September and miscellaneous goods and services increased 1.5%.

Prices for recreation and culture rose 1.9% and those of communication increased 1.6%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.8% in September, after a 0.1% decline in the prior month.