The annual rate of inflation as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices was 1.2% in December, down from 1.4% in November.

The 12-month moving average rate was 1.7%.

The largest upward impact on annual inflation was measured in the food and non-alcoholic beverages index, while the largest downward impact was recorded in the education index.

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