The CPI in March 2024 was 106.78(2021=100) which decreased by 0.26% from the preceding month and rose by 2.35% compared with the same month in 2023.
Introduce percent change compared with the preceding month of 7 categories as follows:
1. Food group decreased by 0.08%.
2. Clothing group decreased by 0.55%.
3. Housing group increased by 0.13%.
4. Transportation and Communication group increased by 0.97%.
5. Health group increased by 0.10%.
6. Education & Entertainment group decreased by 1.38%.
7. Miscellaneous group decreased by 1.58%.
The CCI was 111.17(2021=100) which increased by 0.43% from the preceding month and rose by 1.03% compared with the same month in 2023.