By bne IntelliNews Consumer prices in Bosnia & Herzegovina increased by 1.3% year on year in August, after growing by 1.9% y/y in July, the country’s statistics office reported on September 25 (chart). In monthly terms, the CPI ticked up 0.5% in August, after staying flat a month earlier. Inflation in Bosnia has slowed down significantly, which has boosted the retail trade and tourism. The EC expects 2024 inflation to reach 2.2%, while next year consumer prices should rise by 2%. In 2024 and 2025, inflation will be affected mainly by slowing price increases for imported commodities, such as en…