The Central Statistical Office reported in its flash estimate that inflation rose to 8.6% in December 2021\u00a0from 7.8 %\u00a0in November.\u00a0This is the highest level of inflation since December 2000. Average prices increased by 0.9% compared to November 2021.<\/p>\n
In December, fuel prices for private means of transport increased by 32.9% annually, energy by 14.3%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages by 8.6%.\u00a0Full data on inflation in December will be released by the CSO in mid-January.<\/p>\n
Economists estimate that the increases in electricity and gas prices, approved by the Energy Regulatory Office, will cause shifting the inflation peak from December 2021 even to mid-2022. In their opinion, inflation may reach a maximum of 9.6%.\u00a0Earlier, it was believed that its highest level would appear in December 2021. The consumer price index exceeded 8%\u00a0against 7.8 %\u00a0in November.<\/p>\n
Before Christmas, the excise tax on fuels was reduced, which decreased the prices of a liter of gasoline, diesel and LPG\u00a0by over PLN 0.20.\u00a0The impact of all elements of the anti-inflationary shield on inflation will be visible only in the first months of 2022.<\/p>\n
The last time inflation above 8%\u00a0was in December 2000 (8.5%).\u00a0In\u00a0November 2000, it\u00a0reached 9.3% and in September 2000 – 10.3%.<\/p>\n
Arkadiusz S\u0142omczy\u0144ski<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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