Consumer prices were affected the most by a price decrease in motor fuel, the Tallinn-based statistics agency said.
Petrol prices decreased 7.7% and diesel fuel was 23.7% cheaper. Prices of transportation declined 3.7% yearly in July and those of housing fell 5.7%. Prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco fell 1%.
Meanwhile, prices for education grew 3.7% and those for clothing and footwear increased 3.2%. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose 2.4%.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices remained unchanged in July, after a 0.9% rise in the previous month.