KATHMANDU, JUL 25 -
Even though the latest macroeconomic indicator published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) shows that the consumer price inflation has declined to 9.6 percent in mid-June 2010, the majority of the consumers is  feeling the heat of a high price rise in food and beverages.

Statistics provided by NRB showed that the price tistics of food and beverage group increased by 11.3 percent.

Among the items in the food and beverages group, the price of spices increased by 36.2 percent, sugar and sugar-related products, milk and milk products, pulses and restaurant meals jumped by 20.6 percent, 14.8 percent, 15.8 percent and 18.8 percent, respectively.

The index of grains and cereal products subgroup also witnessed an increase of 14.1 percent during the period.



INFLATION BREAKUP



Rice and Rice Products    14.1pc

Wheat and Wheat Flour    21.7pc

Grains & Cereal products    6.6pc

Pulses    15.8pc

Fruits    9.6pc

Nuts    4.8pc

Spices    36.2pc

Meat, Fish and Eggs    11.0pc

Milk and Milk Products    14.8pc

Sugar & Related Products    20.6pc

Beverages    12.5pc Restaurant Meals    18.8pc

Posted on: 2010-07-26 08:21

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