The monthly change in the general index showed a 6.70% increase, according to the agency.

The lowest annual increase was observed in clothing and footwear at 40.62%, while hotels, cafes, and restaurants marked the highest annual increase at 92.27%.

In January 2024, clothing and footwear experienced the lowest monthly increase at -1.61%, while health recorded the highest monthly increase at 17.68%.

Among the 143 basic headings in the index, 8 decreased, 4 remained unchanged, and 131 increased.

The indicator for CPI, excluding unprocessed food, energy, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and gold, showed a 67.68% annual increase. (ILKHA)