The Hellenic Statistical Authority released its consumer price inflation data for Greece on Tuesday Greek consumer prices increased 0.7% in April, after a 1.3% rise in March.

On a yearly basis, the Greek consumer price index declined 1.3% in April, after a 1.5 fall in March. Consumer prices in Greece declined since March 2013.

Housing prices plunged at an annual rate of 4.8% in April, transport costs dropped by 4.5%, clothing and footwear prices were down 2.2%, while household equipment prices decreased 1.4%.

Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages fell at an annual rate of 1.0% in April, while alcoholic beverages and tobacco prices increased by 1.4%.