Inflation slowed to 7.2% in December based on the ELSTAT data released a short while ago, compared to 8.5% for November 2022.
At now average levels, inflation was set for 2022 at 9.6%, slightly lower than the relevant forecast in the budget (9.9%).
However, what is clear from the analysis of the data is that while there is a significant slowdown in the prices of energy products, there is a significant increase in the prices of basic goods, mainly those sold in supermarkets, especially in foodstuffs by 15.5%.
Compared to December 2021, the last month of the past year recorded appreciations:
- 15,5% in Diet and non-alcoholic beverages
- 11,3% in Durable goods-Household goods and services
- 9,0% on Transport
- 7,6% in Hotels-Cafes-Restaurants
- 5,4% in Clothing and footwear
- 5,2% in Other goods and services
- 3,2% in Recreation-Cultural activities
- 2,8% in Health
- 2,5% in Housing
- 2,5% in Alcoholic beverages and tobacco
- 2,2% in Education
The scary revaluations are evident in a range of foodstuffs:
- 25,6% in Dairy products and eggs
- 21,7% in Oils and fats
- 18,1% in Bread and cereals
- 17,8% in Meat
- 14% in Other foodstuffs
- 13,1% in Vegetables (general)
- 13,2% in Coffee-cocoa-tea
- 10,4% in Mineral water-refreshments-fruit juices
In energy, behind the covert speculation of electricity providers at the expense of taxpayers, the price increases continue to gallop in other sectors:
- 50% in Natural gas
- 24,7% in Solid fuels
The transport however, they are a mirror of the fact that the accuracy of fuel continues to «drink the blood» of the citizens and especially of island Greece. The revaluations are shocking:
- 36,7% in the Carriage of passengers by airplane
- 32,9% in the Carriage of passengers by Taxi
- 26,7% in the Carriage of passengers by vessel
Also noteworthy is the overall large price increases in the vehicle sector:
- 11,7% in Car parts and accessories
- 11,1% in Cars new
- 10,1% in Mopeds-Motorcycles
- 8,4% in Used cars
