MANAMA - Consumer prices in Bahrain increased 1.3 per cent year-on-year in December last year, following a 2.9pc rise in November, shows the latest data from the Information and eGovernment Authority.
A statement said it was the lowest inflation rate since June as prices rose slower for housing and utilities (1pc compared with 5.1pc in November).
In addition, prices fell more for transport (-6.3pc compared with -0.8pc).
Meanwhile, prices went up faster for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.6pc compared with 4.5pc in November); recreation and culture (3.1pc compared with 2.4pc), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.1pc compared with 2.8pc) while inflation was steady for furniture and household equipment (5pc).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 1.6pc, following a 0.3pc fall in November.
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A statement said it was the lowest inflation rate since June as prices rose slower for housing and utilities (1pc compared with 5.1pc in November).
In addition, prices fell more for transport (-6.3pc compared with -0.8pc).
Meanwhile, prices went up faster for food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.6pc compared with 4.5pc in November); recreation and culture (3.1pc compared with 2.4pc), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.1pc compared with 2.8pc) while inflation was steady for furniture and household equipment (5pc).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 1.6pc, following a 0.3pc fall in November.
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