According to the latest data released by the Statistics Bureau, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.11% in July from the previous month, primarily due to increases in housing maintenance material prices, food prices, and dining out. The CPI for July increased by 2.13% compared to December 2024, and by 3.19% year-on-year. On average, in the first seven months of 2025, the CPI rose by 3.26% year-on-year, with core inflation up by 3.18%.