Inflation quickens marginally

“Two group indices recorded changes of at least 1.0 percent between May and June, Health (2.2 percent), Furnishing, Household Equipment& Routine Maintenance (1.0 percent).

“The Health index group was pushed by a 3.5 percent Hospital Services. “On the other hand, the furnishing, household equipment& routine maintenance index group upped from 174.4 to 176.1, on the back of an increase in domestic workers monthly wages, which rose by 1.8 percent between first and second quarter of 2014, based on quarterly survey,” said SB.