Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Overall Index Excluding Liquid Fuels and Lubricants for Personal Transport Equipment for Bulgaria
00XFUEBGM086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
142.95
Year-over-Year Change
3.76%
Date Range
12/1/1996 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) Excluding Liquid Fuels and Lubricants for Personal Transport Equipment for Bulgaria measures changes in the prices of a broad basket of consumer goods and services, excluding the volatile energy components.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The HICP is a key economic indicator used to assess inflation within the European Union. The HICP Excluding Liquid Fuels and Lubricants for Personal Transport Equipment provides a more stable, core measure of price changes in Bulgaria by removing the impact of fluctuating fuel prices.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of consumer prices by Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute.
Historical Context
This index is used by policymakers and analysts to monitor underlying inflationary pressures in the Bulgarian economy.
Key Facts
- Excludes volatile energy components like liquid fuels and lubricants.
- Provides a more stable measure of underlying inflation in Bulgaria.
- Used by policymakers to monitor price pressures in the economy.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) Excluding Liquid Fuels and Lubricants for Personal Transport Equipment measures changes in the prices of a broad basket of consumer goods and services in Bulgaria, excluding the volatile energy components.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides a more stable, core measure of inflation in Bulgaria, which is useful for policymakers and analysts to monitor underlying price pressures in the economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of consumer prices by Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This index is used by policymakers and analysts to monitor underlying inflationary pressures in the Bulgarian economy, which informs monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published regularly by the National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria, with typical update delays of a few weeks or months.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Overall Index Excluding Liquid Fuels and Lubricants for Personal Transport Equipment for Bulgaria (00XFUEBGM086NEST), retrieved from FRED.