Inflation remained stable in March: which products became more expensive, and what became cheaper?

Inflation in our country remained virtually stable in March at 3.18 percent. This is evident from figures from the Federal Economy Service. Inflation was 3.2 percent in February and 1.75 percent in January.

Compared to March last year, fresh seafood and olive oil, among other things, became significantly more expensive, by more than 44 and more than 31 percent respectively. Became cheaper compared to March last year: including electricity (14.9 percent), tea (13.4 percent) and milk (whole milk more than 12 percent, skimmed and semi-skimmed almost 10 percent).

Striking: cocoa and powdered chocolate also became cheaper in March compared to a year earlier, by more than 8 percent. However, cocoa rose to a record price on international markets in March. Perhaps consumers will only notice this later in the store.

Food inflation fell for the twelfth month in a row in March. Food is now 3.21 percent more expensive than a year ago.