The CPI in August 2026 was 112.30(2021=100) which increased by 0.11% from the preceding month and rose by 1.95% compared with the same month in 2025.

Introduce percent change compared with the preceding month of 7 categories as follows:

1. Food group increased by 0.50%.

2. Clothing group decreased by 1.27%.

3. Housing group increased by 0.11%.

4. Transportation and Communication group decreased by 0.00%.

5. Health group decreased by 0.13%.

6. Education & Entertainment group increased by 0.04%.

7. Miscellaneous group increased by 0.06%.

The CCI was 122.30(2021=100) which increased by 0.88% from the preceding month and rose by 9.12% compared with the same month in 2025.