Group 1 - The overall consumer price index in Hong Kong increased by 1.2% year-on-year in October 2025, up from 1.1% in September [1][3] - The underlying inflation rate, excluding one-off government relief measures, stands at 1% [1] - Price increases were observed in several categories: transportation (up 3.1%), tobacco and alcohol (up 2%), miscellaneous services (up 2%), housing (up 1.6%), miscellaneous goods (up 1.3%), and dining out and takeaways (up 1.3%), with basic food prices rising by 0.1% [3] Group 2 - Conversely, prices for clothing fell by 4.7%, durable goods decreased by 3.3%, and utilities (electricity, gas, and water) dropped by 0.3% [3] - A government spokesperson indicated that inflation remains low, with price pressures across major components being well-controlled [3] - The outlook suggests that overall inflation is expected to remain mild in the short term due to moderate local cost pressures and limited external price pressures [3]
香港10月整体消费物价同比上升1.2%
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-20 11:49