The Department of Statistics has released its monthly report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which recorded a 1.97% increase in inflation during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
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At the monthly level, the index rose by 1.98% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, and by a slight 0.21% (less than one percentage point) compared to April 2025.
Accordingly, the general Consumer Price Index for the first five months of 2025 reached 112.46, compared to 110.29 for the same period in 2024. On a monthly basis, the CPI for May 2025 reached 112.77, compared to 110.58 for May 2024, and 112.53 for April 2025.
When comparing the cumulative CPI for the first five months of 2025 to the same period in 2024, the following groups recorded the highest increases:
Personal belongings: 19.44%
Tobacco and cigarettes: 12.62%
Fruits and nuts: 7.77%
Tea, coffee, and cocoa: 6.73%
Spices, food enhancers, and other edibles: 5.41%
As for the commodity groups that contributed most to the CPI increase in May 2025 compared to May 2024, they were:
Personal belongings
Fruits and nuts
Tobacco and cigarettes
Tea, coffee, and cocoa
Spices, food enhancers, and other edibles
Meanwhile, the groups that helped curb the overall increase included:
Household tools
Furniture, carpets, and linens
Fish and seafood products
Home appliances
When comparing May 2025 to April 2025, the main contributors to the CPI rise were:
Meat and poultry: 3.95%
Fruits and nuts: 2.86%
Clothing: 1.51%
Tea, coffee, and cocoa: 1.38%
Restaurants and hotels: 1.25%
