Macao'S Clothing And Clothing Consumption Index Fell 2.60% In March

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According to the statistics and Census Bureau of Macao, the composite consumer price index (115.39) increased by 6.22% in March 2012.

The increase was mainly driven by the increase in the cost of outgoing meals and the increase in vegetable prices, while the decrease in electricity subsidy and communication service charges offset some of the increase.

For the twelve months ended March 2012,

Consumer prices

The average index increased by 6.12% compared with the previous period, while the average consumer price index for category A and B increased by 5.87% and 6.33% respectively.

Compared with March 2011, the most obvious categories of goods and services were tobacco and alcohol (+27.94%), food and non-alcoholic beverages (+9.50%) and miscellaneous goods and services (+8.35%), mainly due to the increase in the cost of outgoing meals, the increase in the prices of fresh pork and vegetables, and the rise in the price of gasoline.

On the other hand, communication.

price index

It fell by 6.51% a year.

In March 2012, the CPI of category A (114.82) and class B (115.94) increased by 6.25% and 6.50% respectively.

In March 2012, the composite consumer price index increased by 0.86% on a monthly basis, and the price index of food and non-alcoholic beverages and household appliances and equipment increased by 1.83% and 1.51% respectively.

Clothes in Macao

The price index fell 2.60% by the month.

The CPI of category A and B increased by 1.02% and 0.84% respectively.