Slovenia: Inflation comes in at highest level since July 2013 in September
Consumer prices dropped 0.06% from the previous month in September, swinging from the 0.09% rise recorded in August. September’s result marked the weakest reading since January. Looking at the details of the rate, the decline was largely due to lower prices of package holidays as well as of accommodation services, offsetting the effect of an increase in the price of garments and footwear.
Inflation increased to 2.4% in September, above August’s 2.1%. September’s reading marked the highest inflation rate since July 2013. Meanwhile, the trend pointed up mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 0.7% in September (August: 0.5%). Lastly, harmonized inflation rose to 2.7% in September, from the previous month’s 2.1%.