Consumer Price Index Shows Slight Decrease in Inflation Rate
The consumer price index published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) reveals that the inflation rate reached 5.2% in August 2025, down from 5.3% in July. This slight decline is mainly attributed to the slowdown in the increase of clothing and footwear prices (8.9% compared to 9.1%) and leisure and culture prices (5.4% compared to 5.9%), while food prices continue to rise at the same pace, with a 5.9% increase over the past year.
Detailed Analysis of Price Increases
In detail, food prices have seen a significant increase, driven by:
- Fresh vegetables (+23%)
- Sheep meat (+20.2%)
- Fresh fruits (+13.4%)
- Fresh fish (+10.8%) On the other hand, food oils have experienced a 24% decrease. In the manufactured products sector, the annual increase reaches 5.1%, driven by:
- Clothing and footwear (+9%)
- Household maintenance products (+5.2%) For services, the increase is 4.7%, mainly explained by the rise in prices in restaurants, cafes, and hotels (+10.6%).
Underlying Inflation and Price Trends
The underlying inflation rate, which excludes food and energy products, has slightly decreased to 5.4% after 5.6% in July. The prices of free products have increased by 6.2% over the past year, while those of regulated products have only risen by 1.8%. Free food products have seen a 6.8% increase, compared to only 0.2% for regulated products.
Monthly Price Increase
Compared to July, consumer prices have increased by 0.3% in August. This evolution is mainly due to the rise in food prices (+1.5%) and education-related services (+1%). The most affected products include:
- Poultry (+7.7%)
- Eggs (+7.2%)
- Fresh vegetables (+1.9%) In contrast, clothing prices have decreased by 4.6% due to summer sales.
Sectoral Contributions to Inflation
Finally, the analysis of sectoral contributions shows that manufactured products and services have the most significant impact on overall inflation, with 2% and 1.6% respectively. By regime, free non-food products (+3.1%) and free food products (+1.7%) have the most significant impact on the general index.
