Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rose 0.1% in May

Since the beginning of the year, the CPI has risen by 0.5%. The notable falls were in prices of fresh vegetables
22.06.14 / 10:07
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rose 0.1% in May
22.06.14
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rose 0.1% in May
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Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in May to 102 points, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported.

 

Since the beginning of the year, the CPI has risen by 0.5%. Price increases were particularly noted in the following sections: fresh fruit (4.7%), beverages (1.9%), culture and entertainment (1.0%), maintenance (0.9%), housing (0.3%) and health (0.3%).

 

The notable falls were in prices of fresh vegetables (3.8%), and clothing and footwear (1%), transport and communications (1.1%) and food (0.2%). The price of tomatoes fell 26.4% in May but the price of cucumbers rose 16%.

 

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