CPI rises to double digit in October 2013 after seven months

The headline CPI inflation (combined) for October 2013 stood at 10.09% (y-o-y) higher than 9.84% (y-o-y) seen in September 2013. The CPI inflation for rural and urban areas for October 2013 was recorded at 10.11% (y-o-y) and 10.20% (y-o-y) respectively. The headline CPI (combined) has seen a rise of 0.95% (m-o-m) in October 2013.

The combined inflation rate for food and beverages stood at 12.56%. The corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban areas are 12.32% and 12.86% respectively. Meanwhile, the combined inflation rates for fuel and light stood at 6.97% for October 2013. The corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban areas are 6.89% and 7.26% respectively.

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