Topic: CPI

Forecast based on targeted inflation rate of 4.5%.

Higher prices of rice, gasoline, and gas contribute to CPI increase.

Higher domestic prices for gasoline, rice, and housing pushed up the August CPI against July.

Higher prices for electricity and education contributed to rising CPI.

Prices of food, electricity and water the main contributors.

Food and education prices the main contributors.

Increases in housing and construction materials add to CPI increase.

Range of factors expected to put pressure on prices.

February CPI rises 0.45%

Increase fueled by high demand during Tet holiday.