According to Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) data in March the average level of consumer prices reduced by 0.6 percent compared to last year.
Prices of goods decreased 1.4% year-on-year, while prices of services increased 1.6%.
The prices of transportation and housing goods and services dropped while prices shot up for alcohol, tobacco, healthcare, and restaurant and hotel services.
While the monthly average level of consumer prices increased 0.7%.