National CPI rises 0.23% in July
(VOV) - The nation’s consumer price index (CPI) for July rose by 0.23% over June and 4.94% over the same period a year ago, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Among the baskets of goods used in the CPI calculation, transport services recorded the highest growth (0.44%), followed by construction (0.43%), food and services (0.26%), and beverages, cigarettes, garments, hats, and footwear (0.2%).
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Only post and telecom services saw a decline (0.01%), which is well within the statistical margin of error, while other goods witnessed slight rises of less than 0.3%.
Earlier, Hanoi and HCM City announced their CPI indices for July at 0.18% and 0.12% respectively.