Main upward pressure came from transport charges (16.8%); prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (6.9%); restaurants & hotels (5.7%); recreation & culture (3.2%).

On the other hand, prices went down in communication (-0.7%); and education (-0.2%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices ticked up 0.4% in December, following a 0.5% rise in November.