Annual Inflation Flat at 3.5%

Ljubljana, 28 September - Consumer prices rose by an average 0.4% in September on August, but inflation at the annual level remained flat at 3.5%. Commenting on the figures, Statistical Office director Irena Krizman, said food, non-alcoholic beverages contributed most to inflation in September along with seasonal price hikes in clothing and footwear.

Ljubljana Irena Krizman, the head of the national Statistical Office, addressing a press conference on the latest statistics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Irena Krizman, the head of the national Statistical Office, addressing a press conference on the latest statistics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Irena Krizman, the head of the national Statistical Office, addressing a press conference on the latest statistics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Irena Krizman, the head of the national Statistical Office, addressing a press conference on the latest statistics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana A press conference of the national Statistical Office; (left to right) secretary for national accounts, Andrej Flajs, office director Irena Krizman and Branko Pavlin of the price statistics department. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
A press conference of the national Statistical Office; (left to right) secretary for national accounts, Andrej Flajs, office director Irena Krizman and Branko Pavlin of the price statistics department.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana The emblem of the national Statistical Office. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The emblem of the national Statistical Office.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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