Overall, in the first four months of 2026, the CPI increased by 3.99% and core inflation increased by 3.89% compared to the same period in 2025, lower than the 3.99% increase in the average CPI.
This is explained by the fact that fluctuating prices of gasoline, gas, and food have caused the overall CPI to rise, while these factors are excluded from the calculation of core inflation.
According to the General Statistics Office's report, the CPI in April 2026 increased by 3.31% compared to December 2025 and by 5.46% compared to the same period in 2025. Overall, for the first four months, the CPI increased by 3.99% compared to the same period last year.
Of the 0.84% increase in the CPI in April 2026 compared to the previous month, 10 commodity groups saw price increases. Specifically, the housing, electricity, water, fuel, and construction materials group experienced the strongest increase at 2.59%.
Other groups saw slight increases, such as: beverages and tobacco (up 0.85%); household equipment and supplies (up 0.78%); other goods and services (up 0.64%); culture, entertainment and tourism (up 0.63%)…
The transportation group alone decreased by 0.81%, mainly due to a 3.19% drop in gasoline prices in line with world prices. Conversely, some transportation goods and services saw price increases, such as: diesel fuel price index increased by 18.55%; public transportation service price index increased by 12.43%; vehicle maintenance price index increased by 1.35%; spare parts price index increased by 1.17%; parking service price increased by 1.22%...
Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/lam-phat-thang-4-tang-466-so-voi-cung-ky-nam-2025-post586265.html
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