The Statistics Department has released its monthly report on inflation, revealing a significant increase of 0.18% in October. The current fiscal year’s first four months witnessed inflation rates reaching 28.48%, while October recorded a slightly lower rate of 26.89%.
Urban areas experienced a 1.07% rise in inflation, while rural regions saw a 1.10% increase during October.
The price of onions surged by 38.71%, and fresh vegetables witnessed a 17.74% hike in prices for the month.
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Prices for fruits and essential items also saw notable changes, with apples increasing by 6.49%, eggs by 6.05%, potatoes by 3.72%, and fish by 3%.
Moreover, sugar prices decreased by 10.23%, tomatoes by 3.11%, mung beans by 2.05%, flour by 1.87%, and fresh milk by 1.73% over the course of the month.
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