National Bureau of Statistics: In February, the year-on-year increase in the CPI was 1.3%, and the month-on-month increase was 1.0%.

On March 9, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in February 2026, the national consumer price index rose by 1.3% year-on-year. Specifically, prices in urban areas increased by 1.4%, while prices in rural areas increased by 0.9%. Food prices rose by 1.7%, non-food prices rose by 1.3%, consumer goods prices rose by 1.1%, and service prices rose by 1.6%. On average for January and February, the national consumer price index increased by 0.8% compared to the same period last year. In February, the national consumer price index increased by 1.0% month-on-month. Specifically, prices in urban areas increased by 1.0%, while prices in rural areas increased by 0.7%. Food prices rose by 1.9%, non-food prices rose by 0.8%, consumer goods prices rose by 0.8%, and service prices rose by 1.1%. The text also provides detailed information about the changes in various categories of goods and services in terms of both year-on-year and month-on-month price changes. It covers areas such as food, alcohol, dining out, clothing, healthcare, education, transportation, communication, housing, and entertainment.