2.4% rise in house prices in August boosted inflation index by 0.62% - GUS

A 2.4% increase in house prices in August lifted the inflation index by 0.62%, - the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported.

Consumer prices rose by 0.8% in August compared to July.

"In August, compared to the previous month, the biggest impact on the overall consumer price index came from higher housing prices (by 2.4%) and food (by 1.6%), which increased the index by 0.62% and 0.40%, respectively," -  the GUS reported.

Source: PAP