It was the highest reading since July of 2013 as consumer prices advanced for food & non-alcoholic beverages (13.5%); alcoholic beverages and tobacco (6.6%) recreation & culture (4.3% vs 3.6%); and communication (1.2%).
In addition, prices also rose for restaurants & hotels by 6.2%; furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance by 5.5%; and for health by 3.2%.
Cost for housing & utilities added 5.5% and transport prices grow 13.1%.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.8%, following a 0.4% uptick in December.
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