May Consumer Price Index up 2.8pct, food costs significantly more
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The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.8 percent in May compared to the same period last year, said the Department of Statistics (DOSM).
The rising cost of food was a key factor. The DOSM said food now costs 5.2 percent more and this was the highest increase since Nov 2011.
“The subgroup of meat showed...
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