Main upward pressure came from cost of housing and utilities by 24.9%, namely electricity, natural gas and solid fuels.

Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages also grew sharply by 21% and clothing and footwear rose 18.7%.

Transport costs were 17.3% more expensive from last year, and charges for restaurants and hotels were 25.3% higher.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices moved up 0.8% in September, after a 0.4% increase in August.