Inflation falls as energy, vegetable prices dip

Inflation dipped in April for the first time in 13 months, according to the Commerce Ministry.

- PHUSADEE ARUNMAS

Headline inflation dropped by 0.22% year-on-year to 100.14 on the consumer price index (CPI) in April, attributed to lower prices for energy and fresh vegetables, said Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

However, the prices of some food items increased, such as pork, prepared food, and cooking ingredients.

The average CPI for the first four months of this year increased by 0.75% year-on-year.