Slovenia: Inflation comes in at highest level since September 2012 in October
Consumer prices increased 0.90% in October over the previous month, swinging from September’s 0.06% drop. October’s figure marked the highest reading since May. Looking at the details of the release, electricity, gas and other fuels prices rose at a quicker pace in October compared to the previous month and price pressures for transportation picked up pace.
Inflation rose to 3.0% in October from September’s 2.4%. October’s reading was the highest inflation rate since September 2012. Annual average inflation rose to 1.0% in October (September: 0.7%). Lastly, harmonized inflation rose to 3.5% in October, from the previous month’s 2.7%.