Inflation in Finland slowed slightly during April, according to data released by Statistics Finland on Friday.
The annual change in consumer prices calculated by Statistics Finland was 5.7 per cent in April, compared with 5.8 per cent in March.
The agency said the biggest impact on April’s inflation rate was the slowdown in liquid fuel prices.
However, the rise in consumer prices in April was primarily driven by higher repair costs for electricity, petrol, diesel and the house, while lower average interest rates on day care, prescription medicines, spectacles and mortgages kept inflation slightly below. at the March level.
Long-distance drivers, homeowners are suffering from rising prices
Rising gasoline prices could become a problem for those traveling long distances, he pointed out Kristiina Nieminensenior statistician from Statistics Finland.
Rising building material costs are also causing headaches for homeowners doing renovation.
According to Nieminen, such an increase in consumer prices has not been seen since the 1980s.
Prices increased the most in commodity groups in transport (12.5 per cent), while prices of clothing and footwear rose the least (0.16 per cent).
Source: The Nordic Page