Poland's annual inflation in December matches forecast at 16.6%

By Tuba Sahin

ANKARA (AA) - Poland's annual consumer inflation rate is confirmed at 16.6% in December 2022, according to data from the statistical office on Friday.

The figure, matched with the preliminary data, eased from 17.5% in November.

Prices growth eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (up 21.5% in December from 22.3% in November), housing and utilities (22.6% from 26%), and transport (13.3% from 14.4%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, slightly lower than the flash reading of a 0.2% hike.