Croatia car repair costs surge: service hourly rate up 62%

Croatian car repair service hourly rates have jumped 62%, significantly increasing vehicle maintenance costs for drivers. This sharp rise, reported by Poslovni Dnevnik, signals inflationary pressure in the services sector, potentially feeding into broader consumer inflation. The magnitude of the increase suggests supply-side cost pressures or labor shortages, but the specific drivers and geographic scope remain unclear.

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