The Hellenic Statistical Authority released its consumer price inflation data for Greece on Friday. Greek consumer prices increased 1.8% in September, after the 0.4% drop in August.

On a yearly basis, the Greek consumer price index declined 1.7% in September, after a 1.5 fall in August. Consumer prices in Greece declined since March 2013.

Housing prices plunged at an annual rate of 7.4% in September, transport costs dropped by 5.8%, clothing and footwear prices declined 4.9%, while household equipment prices were down 2.5%.

Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased at an annual rate of 3.7% in September, while alcoholic beverages and tobacco prices climbed by 2.4%.