Raking first, Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages are the most important category in the consumer price index in Bulgaria, with 31.8% of total weight. Housing and Utilities account for 17.4%, Transportation accounts for 9%, Health accounts for 6.6%, Restaurants and Hotels account for 5.4%, and Recreation and Culture account for 5.3%. For the remaining 24.5% of the total weight, there are five categories to consider: Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Communication, Miscellaneous Goods and Services, Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance, Clothing, Footwear, and education.

A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the BGN while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the BGN.

Category:  Inflation Rate
Units:  Percent
Details
Impact: Low
Country:
Currency: BGN
Latest Release
Previous: 3.3%
Consensus: 3.5%
Actual: 3%
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Date: May 15, 08:00
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