According to the monthly report issued by the statistics department, inflation decreased to 11.76 percent in May. From July to May, the average inflation rate was recorded at 24.52 percent. In urban areas, inflation decreased by 2.80 percent, while in rural areas, it decreased by 3.89 percent.
According to the report, in the past month, tomatoes and onions became cheaper by up to 51 percent in urban areas, live chicken by 35.28 percent, wheat by 20.17 percent, wheat flour by 20.12 percent, and fruits and vegetables by 8 percent.
According to the statistics department’s report, there was an increase of up to 14.73 percent in potato prices in May. Meat became more expensive by over 4 percent and ghee by 1.27 percent last month.
According to the report, an increase of 3% was recorded in transport and medical facilities, 2% in the price of eggs, dental service increased by 15% in May compared to April, and doctor fees increased by 5%.
According to the report, beverages became more expensive by 24% and dry fruits by 23% in one year, dal mash by 22% and sugar by 19% compared to last year, dry milk by 22%, sweets by 16%, lentils by 15%, bakery by 11% in one year. , gas 318, electricity 59 and transport 32 percent became expensive.