Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages are major contributors to CPI
The major contributors to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the March Quarter 2026 are the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Group, the Transport Group and the Education Group. According to the Consumer Price Index by the National Statistical Office (NSO) for the March 2026 Quarter, the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Group increased by 1.7 per cent in this quarter, mainly due to an increase in Meat (3.7 per cent) and Fruits and Vegetables (1.8 per cent). To access
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the March 2026 quarter saw significant upward pressure from several sectors, with food and non-alcoholic beverages leading the increase. This category alone rose by 1.7 percent, driven primarily by higher prices for meat and fresh produce like fruits and vegetables. Other key contributors to the overall CPI rise included the transport and education sectors. The data was released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
This information is important as it indicates rising living costs, particularly for essential goods, which can impact household budgets and consumer spending.
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