New price increase recorded in February, annual inflation 12.9 percent

SARAJevo, (Patria) - Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in Bosnia and Herzegovina, measured by the consumer price index, were 0.4 percent higher in February compared to the previous month, while annual inflation is 12.9 percent, announced the Agency for Statistics of BiH.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages are on average 1.3 percent more expensive, alcoholic beverages and tobacco by 0.9 percent, furniture and household appliances by 0.7 percent, as is healthcare, as well as restaurants and hotels, recreation and culture by 0.3 percent, and other goods and services by 0.6 percent.

In February, compared to January, clothing and footwear are on average 1.3 percent cheaper, housing and utilities by 0.6 percent, transportation by one percent.

The price level in February, compared to the same month last year, is 12.9 percent higher.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages are on average 20.8 percent more expensive, alcoholic beverages and tobacco by 3.7 percent, housing and utilities by 13.7 percent, furniture, household appliances and regular home maintenance by 12.6 percent, healthcare by 2.7 percent.

In February, compared to the same month last year, transportation has on average increased by 10.9 percent, communications by 0.9 percent, recreation and culture by 9.3 percent, education by 2.5 percent, restaurants and hotels by 10.4 percent, and other goods and services by 9.3 percent.

Clothing and footwear are on average 4.2 percent cheaper..