Inflation Edges Down to 6.9%

Ljubljana, 31 July - Slovenia's annual inflation rate dropped 0.1 of a percentage point to 6.9% in July, helped in part by a drop in prices of clothing and only moderate growth in fuel prices in July. The monthly inflation rate for July was flat, the Statistics Office said on Thursday.

Ljubljana
IMAD director Bostjan Vasle expects inflation to calm down provided that oil stays cheaper.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
IMAD director Bostjan Vasle expects inflation to calm down provided that oil stays cheaper.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
IMAD director Bostjan Vasle expects inflation to calm down provided that oil stays cheaper.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
IMAD director Bostjan Vasle expects inflation to calm down provided that oil stays cheaper.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
IMAD director Bostjan Vasle expects inflation to calm down provided that oil stays cheaper.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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