Based on the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices, there was an inflation of 0.5% MoM and 6% YoY in January 2009. Compared with December 2008, price increases were registered for foods and soft drinks (1.9%), as well as for water, electricity, gas and other fuels, rents and home maintenance (1.8%). Price drops were registered for transport services (2.2%) and for clothes and footwear (1.3%).