2021.10.2011:43:00UTC+00Cyprus HICP Surges In September

Cyprus's EU measure of consumer prices increased in September, data from the statistical office showed on Wednesday.

The harmonized index of consumer prices, or HICP, grew 3.6 percent year-on-year in September, following a 3.3 percent increase in August.

Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels grew 15.2 percent annually in September and those of transport rose by 12.4 percent.

Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages, and recreation and culture increased by 1.4 percent and 1.1 percent, respectively.

On a month-on-month basis, the HICP fell 0.5 percent in September.

For the January to September period, the HICP increased 1.5 percent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.