The CPI in August 2021 was 105.45(2016=100) which increased 0.51% from the preceding month, and rose 2.52% compared with the same month of 2020.
Introduce percent change compared with the preceding month of 7 categories as follow:
1.Food group increased 1.64%.
2.Clothing group decreased 1.24%.
3.Housing group increased 0.73%.
4.Transportation & Communication group decreased 0.27%.
5.Health group increased 0.27%.
6.Education & Entertainment group increased 0.16%.
7.Miscellaneous group decreased 0.06%.
The CCI was 126.94(2016=100) which increased 0.15% from the preceding month, and rose 15.66% compared with the same month of 2020.