Dong Nai's CPI downs 1.01 percent in March

03:04, 01/04/2020

(ĐN) - The consumer price index (CPI) of Dong Nai in March decreased 1.01 percent against the previous month, according to the Department of Industry and Trade.

 

(ĐN) - The consumer price index (CPI) of Dong Nai in March decreased 1.01 percent against the previous month, according to the Department of Industry and Trade.

Five out of 11 commodity groups recorded declining prices compared to February, with transport costs experiencing the highest fall of 5.45 percent as petrol prices sharply decreased over the period.

It was followed by restaurant and catering services with a month-on-month reduction of 1.04 percent due to impacts of the COVID-19. 

The groups of food and housing, electricity, water, fuel, and building materials recorded respective declines of 0.51 percent and 0.57 percent.

Reported by H.Q