The consumer price index (CPI) climbed 2.6% year-on-year in June, slightly faster than the 2.5% increase in May.

Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages grew 2.5%, while utility costs were 1.6% lower.

Data showed that expenses in connection with fuels for personal transport equipment showed an increase of 1.6%.

On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices edged up by 0.1% in June.