Turkey’s annual inflation edges down to 19.67 percent in February – statistical authority
Turkey's statistical body says highest price increase on a yearly basis was recorded in food and non-alcoholic beverages in February 2019.
Turkey saw an annual hike of 19.67 percent in consumer prices in February, the country’s statistical authority announced on Monday. TurkStat said the highest price increase on a yearly basis was recorded in food and non-alcoholic beverages with 29.25 percent in February. “Miscellaneous goods and services with 28.08 percent, furnishing, and household equipment with 27.59 percent, recreation and culture with 20.43 percent and hotels, cafes and restaurants with 19.79 percent were the other main groups where high annual increases realised,” the institute said in a statement. survey showed that a group of 19 economists forecast an average annual climb of 20.02 percent in consumer prices.
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