“Türkiye’s annual inflation edges up to 29.77 pct”

Key points

• Turkey's annual consumer inflation climbed to 29.77 percent in October from 29.73 percent in September.
• Monthly consumer prices rose 2.58 percent, higher than September's 1.84 percent.
• Food prices increased 3.5 percent month-on-month, adding 0.84 points to overall inflation.
• Transport prices up 2.02 percent; housing and utilities up 2.84 percent for the month.
• Annual breakdown shows food at 27.73%, transport 36.39%, housing/utilities 40.24%.