According to the latest data published by the Finance Ministry’s statistical service, the Consumer Price Index for November 2001decreased by 0,20 units or 0,18% to 109,87 units compared to 110,07 in October 2001. This is mainly due to decreases in the prices of certain fresh fruit and potatoes. An increase has been recorded in the prices of certain fresh vegetables.
For the period January-November 2001 the CPI recorded an increase of 1,93% compared to the corresponding period of 2000. The rate of increase of the Index for November 2001 compared to November 2000 was 2,00%.
The evolution of the Index by category for the last twelve months was:

For Food and Non-alcoholic drinks 115,27 units, for Alcoholic drinks and tobacco 123,46, Clothing and Footwear 102,34 units, Furniture, furnishing and cleaning products 103,29, Health 116,94 units, Transport 107,75 units, Communications 83,78, Entertainment and culture 100,82, Education 119,11, Restaurants and hotels 117,49 and other goods and services 110,96.