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July Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9%

July Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour reported a 1.9% year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] for July 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ July 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.9 per cent more in July 2024 than they did... Read more of this article

June Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.3%

June Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.3%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour reported a 2.3% year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] for June 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ June 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.3 per cent more in June 2024 than they... Read more of this article

May Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.3%

May Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.3%

Consumers paid 2.3% more in May than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ May 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.3 per cent more in May 2024 than a year... Read more of this article

April Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.2%

April Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.2%

Consumers paid 2.2% more in April than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ April 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.2 per cent more in April 2024... Read more of this article

March Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9%

March Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the March 2024 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics today. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 1.9 per cent more in March 2024 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This level of inflation decreased... Read more of this article

February Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.5%

February Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.5%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2024 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in February 2024 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This level of inflation was unchanged from... Read more of this article

December Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.4%

December Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.4%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics today. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 2.4 per cent more in December 2023 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This level of inflation declined 0.7 percentage... Read more of this article

Food Up 3.1% Annually, Up 0.1% Monthly

Food Up 3.1% Annually, Up 0.1% Monthly

On an annual basis the food sector increased 3.1% and on month to month basis it increased 0.1% in November, according to the recently released November Consumer Price Index. As far as year to year food prices, the report said, “The Food sector increased 3.1 per cent. The major contributors to the annual increase in the sector were the average cost... Read more of this article

November Consumer Price Index: Inflation 3.1%

November Consumer Price Index: Inflation 3.1%

Consumers paid 3.1% more in November 2023 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the November 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics today. “In summary, consumers paid 3.1 per cent more in November... Read more of this article

Food Up 4.9% Annually, Up 0.4% Monthly

Food Up 4.9% Annually, Up 0.4% Monthly

Read more of this article Related Stories Understanding The Consumer Price Index July Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9% June Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.3% May Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.3% April Consumer Price Index: Inflation 2.2% March Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9%  Read More →

October Consumer Price Index: Inflation 3.9%

October Consumer Price Index: Inflation 3.9%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2023 Consumer Price Index [CPI] from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “In summary, consumers paid 3.9 per cent more in October 2023 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This level of inflation rose... Read more of this article

Food Up 4.4% Annually, Up 0.2% Monthly

Food Up 4.4% Annually, Up 0.2% Monthly

On an annual basis the food sector increased 4.4% and on month to month basis it increased 0.2% in September, according to the recently released September Consumer Price Index. As far as year to year food prices, the report said, “The Food sector increased 4.4 per cent. Factoring in to the annual increase was the cost of dry breakfast cereals [+17.5... Read more of this article