Ho Chi Minh City’s August CPI up 0.68 percent

The August consumer price index (CPI) in Ho Chi Minh City rose 0.68 percent against July and 13.49 percent compared to the beginning of 2011.

Goods and services experienced the most significant increase (1.52 percent), followed by restaurants and catering (0.99 percent), and education (0.96 percent).

Household appliances, drugs, and medical services slightly increase but post and telecommunications decreased by 0.15 percent.

The price of gold Gold went up by 8.76 percent while the US dollar by 0.15 percent from the previous month.

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