Skopje, 9 August 2021 (MIA) - The Consumer Price Index in July 2021, in comparison with June 2021, increased by 0.5%, while the Retail Price Index increased by 2.3%, State Statistical Office data shows. Moreover, the Consumer Price Index in July 2021, in comparison with July 2020, increased by 3.4%, while the Retail Price Index increased by 5.4%. An increase in the Consumer Price Index in July 2021, in comparison with the previous month, was registered in cigarettes by 0.9%, milk by 0.8%, fresh or chilled fruit, food products n.e.c. by 0.5%, bread and cereals by 0.4%, beer by 0.3%. In July, there was also an increase in the indices of passenger transport by air by 49.9%, gas for households by 8.4%, fuels and lubricants for personal transport equipment by 5.0%, liquid fuels for household by 4.7%, package holidays by 3.4%, accommodation services by 2.2%, etc. A decrease in the Consumer Price index in July 2021, in comparison with the previous month, was registered in oils and fats by 2.2%, wine by 1.6%, meat by 0.7%, cheese and curd by 0.3%. In July, there was also a decrease of the indices of paramedical carpets and other floor coverings by 0.5%, garments, furniture and furnishings, glassware, tableware, and household utensils, footwear, etc.