National Bureau of Statistics: CPI rose 1.0% year-on-year in March, a decrease of 0.7% month-on-month.

On April 10th, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in March 2026, the national consumer price index rose by 1.0% compared to the same period last year. Among them, urban areas rose by 1.1% and rural areas rose by 0.9%; food prices rose by 0.3% and non-food prices rose by 1.2%; consumer goods prices rose by 1.3% and service prices rose by 0.8%. On average from January to March, the national consumer price index rose by 0.9% compared to the same period last year. In March, the national consumer price index fell by 0.7% compared to the previous month. Among them, urban areas fell by 0.7% and rural areas fell by 0.5%; food prices fell by 2.7% and non-food prices fell by 0.2%; consumer goods prices fell by 0.3% and service prices fell by 1.1%.