March inflation lower by 0.3 percent compared to February

BELGRADE - The inflation in March was 2.3 percent compared to March last year, while the inflation between the start of 2014 and the end of march was 1.2 percent and -0.3 percent when comparing March and February.

The biggest price drops were recorded in the categories food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.8 percent), communications (0.6), clothing and footwear (0.4) and recreation and culture (0.4), according to Serbia's Statistical Office.

Price drops were also registered in education (0.2 percent) and transport (0.1).

Price increases occurred in the categroies hotels (0-5 percent), furniture, household items and home maintenance (0.2), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.1) and healthcare (0.1).

The prices of other products and services did not change significantly, the statement says.

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