Illustration. (Photo: VNA)Prices of transport services soared 3.89%, largely due to a7.18% spike in petrol prices after they were revised up three times in June. Thoseof gas and other energy products, meanwhile, declined 6.09%, the office said.
Prices of food and dining services picked up 1.05% duringthe month. Those of rice, a major component of food, grew 0.57% on the back of lowsupply as the Winter-Spring harvest nears end.
Prices of foodstuff surged 1.27% last month, with the growthseen in various products, such as fresh, dried and processed vegetables (4.47%),eggs (2.59%), confectionery (1.65%), poultry meat (1.58%), and fresh andprocessed fruits (1.54%).
House rental rates went up 1.64% while constructionmaterials and water supply increased 0.13 and 0.23%, respectively./.
VNA
