Vol 87 2010 The Monthly June.pdf - Central Statistical Office of Zambia
Vol 87 2010 The Monthly June.pdf - Central Statistical Office of Zambia
Vol 87 2010 The Monthly June.pdf - Central Statistical Office of Zambia
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INFLATION<br />
Inflation declines to 7.8 percent in <strong>June</strong> <strong>2010</strong> from 9.1 percent in<br />
May <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> annual rate <strong>of</strong> inflation, as measured<br />
by the all items Consumer Price Index<br />
(CPI), reduced to 7.8 percent in <strong>June</strong><br />
<strong>2010</strong> from 9.1 percent in May, <strong>2010</strong>. <strong>The</strong><br />
decline is attributed to the decrease in<br />
some food prices such as mealie meal,<br />
maize grain, fresh vegetables and dried<br />
kapenta.<br />
Annual Inflation Rate<br />
<strong>June</strong> 2009- <strong>June</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
16<br />
14<br />
12<br />
(Percentage)<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun<br />
Composite<br />
Changes in annual inflation rates for CPI Main Groups<br />
Between May <strong>2010</strong> and <strong>June</strong> <strong>2010</strong>,<br />
annual inflation rates declined for food,<br />
beverages and tobacco; clothing and<br />
footwear; furniture and household goods;<br />
medical care, recreation and education;<br />
and other goods and services. <strong>The</strong><br />
annual inflation rates increased for rent,<br />
fuel and lighting; and transport and<br />
communication.<br />
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