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Producer and Import Price Index remained stable overall in January 2020
The Producer and Import Price Index remained unchanged in January 2020 compared with the previous month. The index stood at 100.7 points (December 2015 = 100). Petroleum products in particular saw higher prices, while pharmaceutical preparations became cheaper. Compared with January 2019, the price level of the whole range of domestic and imported products fell by 1.0%. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). In particular, higher prices for scrap, petroleum products and watches were responsible for the growth in the Producer Price Index compared with the previous month. By contrast, meat, gas ... (full story)