Montenegro inflation rate hits new high in June

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Montenegro's consumer price index (CPI) grew by 13.5% year-on-year in June, after rising by 11.7% in May, the Podgorica-based Statistical Office of Montenegro (Monstat) said in a statement Monday.
The biggest upward pressure came from the cost of solid fuels; milk, cheese, and eggs; accommodation services; oils and fats; services for the maintenance and repair of the dwelling.
On a monthly comparison basis, Montenegro's consumer prices went up by 1.8% in June, after increasing by 0.8% May.
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