Household consumer prices have increased by 0,7% in January in Reunion compared to the previous month, announces INSEE. All major sectors of consumption are concerned : energy, services, but also manufactured products, food and tobacco. The increase in energy prices accelerates (+2,2%), approaching the price levels observed in August 2020. Services prices increase by 1%, with contrasting developments : +0,3% on communication services, +2,7% on "other services" (hotel, Automobile repair, Banking services ...), -7,6% on transport while rent prices are stable. The prices of manufactured products have increased by 0,3% and tobacco of 1%. Finally, Food prices have recorded an increase of 0,3%, Under the effect of the seasonal increase in fresh products.
Over a year, Prices have dropped by 0,5% in Reunion when they increased by 0,6% in France.
Prices increased by 0,7% in January
