Prices on average, as measured by the HICP, remained unchanged compared with September 2012. The most notable changes in the year were increases in Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (+4.8%), Education (+4.8%) and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (+4.5%). There were decreases in Communications (-4.5%), Transport (-4.1%) and Clothing & Footwear (-4.1%).

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco rose due to higher prices for alcohol sold in off licences and supermarkets and higher tobacco prices.
Restaurants & Hotels increased mainly due to higher prices for alcohol consumed on licenced premises.