Consumer Price Index (CPI) in August increased by 0.47% compared with the previous month; increased by 3.57% compared with December 2025 and increased by 4.89% compared with the same period of the previous year. On average, in the first eight months of 2026, the CPI increased by 4.45% compared with the same period of the previous year; core inflation increased by 4.24%.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.12% in July 2026 compared to the previous month, mainly due to lower gasoline and oil prices following the decline in global fuel prices, as well as lower food prices resulting from abundant supply. Compared to December 2025, the CPI increased by 3.08%, and it rose by 4.45% compared to the same period last year.

Rising electricity and water prices due to high demand during hot weather, along with increases in construction materials, rental housing, and gasoline prices, are the main reasons for the 0.29% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Compared to December 2025, the CPI in May increased by 3.61% and by 5.6% compared to the same period last year.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April increased by 0.84% ​​compared to the previous month, mainly due to rising domestic gas prices following world fuel prices, increased prices for dining out, and higher construction material costs due to increased input costs and transportation.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2026 increased by 1.23% compared to the previous month due to higher domestic gasoline prices following global fuel price increases, along with rising construction material prices due to increased input and transportation costs. Compared to December 2025, the CPI in March increased by 2.44% and by 4.65% compared to the same period last year.

The increase in food prices, dining out, and transportation services due to increased shopping and travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) is the main reason for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in February 2026 rising by 1.14% compared to the previous month.

The increase in pork prices due to limited supply coupled with high consumer demand during the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), as well as rising prices for eating out and home maintenance materials, are the main reasons for the slight increase of 0.05% in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January 2026 compared to the previous month.