CPI index

In June, the gold price index decreased by 8.46% compared to May; On average in the first 6 months of 2026, CPI increased by 4.38% compared to the same period last year. Photo: Phan Anh

CPI increases by 4.38% in the first half of 2026

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In June, the gold price index decreased by 8.46% compared to May; On average, in the first 6 months of 2026, CPI increased by 4.38% compared to the same period last year.

The target of controlling CPI at 4.5% in 2026 is well-founded as fiscal, monetary and price management policies continue to coordinate closely and proactively. Photo: Luc Giang

CPI control target at 4.5% in 2026

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The 2026 economy has many new unknowns, making the goal of controlling CPI at 4.5% a difficult problem, requiring more cautious and flexible management.

Domestic consumption is an important pillar promoting growth. Photo: Luc Giang

CPI stable, domestic consumption becomes a pillar

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The CPI (consumer price index) in 2025 is controlled in a reasonable range, contributing to stabilizing income, consolidating spending sentiment and creating a foundation for domestic consumption to recover, becoming an important pillar of economic growth.

On average, in the first 9 months of 2025, core inflation increased by 3.19% over the same period last year, lower than the 3.27% increase of the average CPI. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Non-public tuition increases, pushing CPI up 0.42% in September 2025

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Non-public educational services, increased food prices, and housing maintenance services are the main reasons for the CPI in September 2025 to increase by 0.42% compared to the previous month.

CPI in August 2025 increased by 2.18% compared to the end of 2024, up 3.24% compared to the same period last year. Photo: Hai Nguyen

August CPI increased by 0.05%, inflation controlled

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The increase in rental housing and accommodation prices outside the family is the main reason for the consumer price index (CPI) in August 2025 to increase by 0.05% compared to the previous month.

The consumer price index in China increased by 0.5% in January 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese inflation increased due to spending on the occasion of the Lunar New Year

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The data published by China on 9.2 showed that inflation in China increased in January 2025 due to the Lunar New Year holiday promoting spending.