The CPI in March 2021 was 103.39(2016=100) which decreased 0.25% from the preceding month, and rose 1.22% compared with the same month of 2020.
Introduce percent change compared with the preceding month of 7 categories as follow:
1.Food group decreased 0.22%.
2.Clothing group increased 0.11%.
3.Housing group increased 0.01%.
4.Transportation & Communication group increased 0.47%.
5.Health group increased 0.24%.
6.Education & Entertainment group increased 0.01%.
7.Miscellaneous group decreased 1.89%.
The CCI was 118.77(2016=100) which increased 1.31% from the preceding month, and rose 8.85% compared with the same month of 2020.