Czech Inflation Remains Stable at 2% in March
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The Czech Republic's consumer price inflation held steady at the end of the first quarter, data from the Prague-based Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Wednesday.
Consumer prices climbed 2.0% year-on-year in March, the same as in February. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages dropped 5.9% annually in March, while clothing and footwear charges were 5.3% more expensive.
Transport cost, meanwhile, rose at a faster pace of 3.5% versus a 1.1% increase a month ago. On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1% in March.
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