The rate of inflation failed to extend its downward trend for the third consecutive time as it rose slightly in July after ending the first half of the year dipping
Inflation Rate for June, 2019 Drops to a 5-Month Low
Consumer prices posted its second consecutive decline in June after a marginal dip in May. The rate of inflation fell by 30 basis points (bps) from 9.4% in May to
Inflation Rate for May, 2019 Dips Marginally to 9.4%
The consumer price index posted its first decline in the year after three months of continuous tightening. The inflation rate for May, 2019 was reported at 9.4%, down marginally from
Inflation Rate for April, 2019 Climbs to 9.5%
Consumer prices further recorded a slight increase in April to post its third consecutive increase this year. After the consumer price index began the year at a six-year low, it
Inflation Rate For March, 2019 Inches up to 9.3%
The consumer price index ended the first quarter of 2019 rising to a 3-month high. The inflation rate for March 2019 was reported at 9.3%, up by 10 basis points
Inflation Rate for February, 2019 Rises to 9.2%
The rate of inflation edged up in February to 9.2% after it began the year 2019 dipping to its lowest since January, 2013 when the inflation rate was reported at
Inflation Rate for January, 2019 Dips to a 6-Year Low
The rate of inflation began the year 2019 dipping to its lowest since January, 2013 when the inflation rate was reported at 8.8%. After a marginal rise in the rate