15.11.2021

INFLATION REACHED 6% IN OCTOBER

6% annual inflation was registered in October. This is the highest value of the indicator since the beginning of 2009. In just one month, compared to September, the increase is 1.8 percent, according to data from the National Statistical Institute.

On a monthly basis there is an increase in food, beverages, medicines, clothing, fuels, incl. coal and firewood. In clothing and footwear, the price increase exceeds 8 percent. For individual types of gasoline the increase is about 4%.

The price of the central gas supply is 26.5% higher. In different food groups, the increase in the price of dairy products, as well as some types of meat and vegetables, is impressive. Coffee and tea are also more expensive than in September. On an annual basis, inflation reaches 6%. From the beginning of the year until now - 5.4 percent.

According to the updated autumn forecast of the Ministry of Finance, by the end of the year the total price increase will be 4.5%.

Meanwhile, the finance ministry has offered to sell half a billion levs of government securities.

If the issue is approved in the proposed volume this time as well, the total debt from the beginning of the year will be BGN 3.3 billion with an annual limit of BGN four and a half billion.