The domestic market prices grew 40.9% annually in May, slower than the 48.7% gain in the previous month.

Prices for mining and quarrying rose 37.9% yearly in May and those for manufacturing increased 21.4%.

Prices for electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply were 76.1% higher in May compared to a year ago.

On a monthly basis, producer prices fell 1.6% in May, in contrast to a 6.1% increase in the preceding month.