The consumer price index (inflation) rose by 2.45 percent from the beginning of this year until the end of August, to reach 108.67, compared to 106.07 for the same period last year. The monthly report issued by the Department of Statistics on Monday, indicated that among the most prominent commodity groups that contributed to the rise in the index were the “fuel and lighting group” by 10.48 percent, “dairy products and eggs” by 7.11 percent, “culture and entertainment” by 7.03 percent, “furniture, carpets and bedding” 6.32 percent, and “rents” 4.43 percent. (ICE AMMAN)

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