Deflationist pressures continue for third consecutive month in August

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Annual deflation rate remained in negative territory for a third consecutive month in August. Inflation in August declined to -0.7% compared to August last year, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The decline was mainly driven by price reductions in food and non-alcoholic beverages with 3.19% followed by transport with 2.94% and communication with -2.21%. Price increases were recorded in education with 1.86%, while inflation rate in household furniture equipment and supplies rose to 1.44%, followed by Restaurants and …

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