Inflation in July declined to 10.8%

Consumer inflation decreased by 0.2% in July compared to the previous month, standing at 10.8%, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported.

Lower prices for food (down by 1.3%) and clothing and footwear (down by 3.1%) pushed the index down in July. In contrast, higher prices in recreation and culture (up by 1.6%), housing (up by 0.2%), and restaurants and hotels (up by 0.7%) pushed the index higher.