波黑官方数据证实，食品价格每月持续飙升

Group 1 - Consumer goods prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been rising, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% in July. The largest price increases were seen in transportation services (2.2%), entertainment (0.7%), and accommodation (0.6%) [1] - Year-on-year, the overall price level increased by 4.8% in July, with food and non-alcoholic beverages experiencing a significant rise of 10.8%. Other notable increases included healthcare costs (6.1%) and accommodation (7.5%) [1] - Certain categories, such as clothing and footwear (-5.3%) and transportation services (-3.2%), experienced price declines [1] Group 2 - Economists indicate that while inflation for food and consumer goods has reached record levels, wages have not increased correspondingly, leading to potential adjustments in consumer spending patterns [2] - The Consumer Association of the Republika Srpska noted that rising prices, particularly for food, have forced consumers to cut back on daily expenditures, highlighting the disconnect between current prices and income levels [2] - There is criticism directed at the government for benefiting from high prices through increased VAT revenue, while failing to address the high cost of living [2]