The Ministry of Planning announced a decrease in the inflation rate for April was recorded by (1%); Compared to March, which recorded a decrease by (0.7).
And the official spokesman for the ministry, Abdul Zahra Al-Hindawi, added, The Central Statistical Organization, By observing the variables, recorded an increase in the annual inflation rate in April 2023. Compared to the same month of the previous year by (4%)
And Hindawi attributed The reasons for the decrease in inflation during April to lower in prices for a number of departments, Among them is the food and non-alcoholic beverages section, which decreased by (0.8%). The housing section decreased by (2.2%), and the transportation section decreased by (1.1%). The Goods and Services section decreased by (1%). While the percentage of decline in the equipment and supplies department was (1.3%).