Consumer price inflation in Croatia rose to its highest level in two-and-a-half years in April, confirming initial estimates, official data showed on Friday.
The consumer price index increased 5.8% year-on-year, accelerating from 4.8% in March and matching the flash estimate. A similar rate was last recorded in October 2023.
Price pressures were driven largely by transport costs, where inflation surged to 13.1% from 7.0% a month earlier, reflecting higher fuel prices. Annual inflation for housing and utilities also picked up, rising to 12.1% from 11.1%.
By contrast, price growth for food and non-alcoholic beverages eased to 2.8% from 3.3%. Prices for clothing continued to decline, with deflation deepening to 3.1% from 2.4%.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.6% in April, following a 1.4% increase in March.
The EU-harmonized measure of inflation stood at 5.4% in April, up from 4.6% in the previous month.
