The groups with the greatest contribution to the variation of the CPI in May were: Transport and Entertainment and culture, explains the report of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC).

The document states that "... Of the 315 goods and services that make up the consumption basket, 45 % increased in price, 44 % decreased in price and 11 % showed no variation.

During May, the goods and services showing the greatest positive effect were: gasoline, onion and university education. On the other hand, cars, tourist packages and accommodation services were among the main ones with the greatest negative effect.

In May of the last ten years, the highest year-on-year change was 6.23% in 2010, while 2016 saw the only negative year-on-year change (-0.43%)."

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