date:Oct 13, 2012
A major increase of food prices in September, following a poor harvest and long drought, has driven Serbia's inflation to 2.3 percent and the annual figure to double digits, the statistics office said on Friday.
The drought in Serbia almost halved corn yields and seriously affected sunflower, sugar beet and soy beans, prompting government to limit exports. This also led to a higher demand for cattle fodder and a hike in meat and milk prices.
The prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages last