Fuel prices rose by 20% and heating oil by 44%, largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on the crude oil market. Despite these increases, overall household energy costs decreased by 1.2% year-on-year, influenced by falling prices for electricity, natural gas, and district heating. Food prices saw a modest rise of 0.9%, with notable increases in specific categories such as sugar and chocolate. The core inflation rate remained stable at 2.5%, excluding food and energy.