Decreasing pace of food price increases
In August 2021 and compared to last month, the Household Final Consumer Price Index (CPI)
increased by 0.1% after +0.5% in July. Compared to the same period in 2020, the general price level increased by 1.9% after +2.2% the previous month and +2.3% a year ago. On average over the last twelve months, the general price level increased by 1.9% as last month.