Inflation stood at 4.3 per cent in March in Poland, year-on-year, according to Poland’s Main Statistical Office (GUS).

Prices went up by 0.9 per cent compared to February. Compared to Q1 figures in 2010, prices have risen by 3.8 per cent over the first quarter this year.

Fuel prices registered the quickest y/y growth – 12.9 per cent, while those of food jumped by 7.3 per cent. A dynamic 6.8 per cent growth of energy prices has also been registered.

March figures for prices of clothing articles showed a 3.1 per cent hike in comparison to the previous month. (ss)

source: IAR