By how much did the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase year-on-year?

The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) announced that the March CPI increased by only 1.2% year-on-year.

What was the average price of OPEC crude oil in March, and what was its annual increase?

The average price of OPEC crude oil reached $116.36 per barrel in March, representing a 57.2% annual increase.

Why was the March CPI increase not significantly impacted by the Middle East conflict?

It was due to government price stabilization measures and a 23.32% drop in fruit prices caused by stable weather conditions.

What was the average price of CPC's 95 unleaded gasoline in March of this year compared to March of last year?

The average price of CPC's 95 unleaded gasoline was NT$30.64 in March of this year, compared to NT$30.77 in March of last year.

How did the domestic CPI oil fee rise in March compare to February under the government's stabilization mechanism?

The CPI oil fee only rose by 6.49% compared to February, which was only 9% of the international oil price increase.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: By how much did the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase year-on-year?: A: The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) announced that the March CPI increased by only 1.2% year-on-year.
Q: What was the average price of OPEC crude oil in March, and what was its annual increase?: A: The average price of OPEC crude oil reached $116.36 per barrel in March, representing a 57.2% annual increase.
Q: Why was the March CPI increase not significantly impacted by the Middle East conflict?: A: It was due to government price stabilization measures and a 23.32% drop in fruit prices caused by stable weather conditions.
Q: What was the average price of CPC's 95 unleaded gasoline in March of this year compared to March of last year?: A: The average price of CPC's 95 unleaded gasoline was NT$30.64 in March of this year, compared to NT$30.77 in March of last year.
Q: How did the domestic CPI oil fee rise in March compare to February under the government's stabilization mechanism?: A: The CPI oil fee only rose by 6.49% compared to February, which was only 9% of the international oil price increase.