Inflation up 2.21% in 10 months in Jordan
The general consumer price index (inflation) rose by 2.21
percent in the first 10 months of 2023, reaching 108.88 points
against 106.53 for the same period in 2022,
Azernews reports, citing Petra News Agency.
The Department of Statistics released its monthly report on Sunday,
highlighting the commodity groups that contributed to the rise in
inflation. The most significant increases were seen in fuel and
lighting by 7.85%, dairy products and eggs by 6.24%, culture and
entertainment by 5.51%, furniture, carpets, and bedding by 4.95%,
and personal effects by 4.58%.
In October 2023, inflation edged up by 1.36 percent, amounting to
109.78 points, compared to 108.31 for the same month last year.
The monthly rise in inflation was mainly due to personal effects
increasing by 7.71%, tobacco and cigarettes by 5.17%, fruits and
nuts by 3.87%, rents by 3.25%, and dairy and eggs by 2.93%.
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