date:Jan 29, 2013
With price increases in ten out of the eleven groups of items, the nations consumer price index (CPI) this January is up 1.25% against the preceding month.
The group of medicine and healthcare services records the sharpest price hike of 7.4%, according to data revealed by the General Statistics Office on Thursday.
The food and catering service group also sees significant growth of 1.34% over last month, with food rising 0.15%, foodstuff 1.96% and eatery service 0.6%.
These two groups are main