March CPI Rises 1.2% YoY; April Forecast Shows Significant Increase Due to Deferred Oil Price Hikes
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Taiwan's March CPI rose 1.2% YoY, lower than anticipated due to government measures and a high base effect for fruits, despite global oil price hikes. A significant increase in April CPI is expected due to deferred oil price impacts and other rising costs.
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- Q: How much did Taiwan's CPI increase in March?
- A: It increased by only 1.2% compared to the previous year, which was a low level over the past five years.
- Q: Why was the CPI low despite the rise in crude oil prices?
- A: Government measures to stabilize prices, a sharp drop in fruit prices, and policies to curb crude oil prices had an impact.
- Q: What is the forecast for the CPI in April?
- A: It is predicted to expand significantly due to the delayed reflection of rising crude oil prices and other cost increases.