Information from the Statistics and Census Service shows that Composite CPI for April 2005 was 96.67, down 0.19% compared with March 2005. Due to falling prices in fresh vegetables and air tickets, the indices of Foodstuff and beverages, and Transport and communications fell 1.15% and 0.14% respectively. On the other hand, as prices rose in Summer clothing and footwear, rent and interior decoration, the indices of Clothing and footwear, and Rent and housing expenses increased 0.68% and 0.61% respectively. Composite CPI in April 2005 registered a significant year-on-year increase of 3.22%. For the 12 months ended April 2005, the average Composite CPI rose 2.22% over the previous period. Average Composite CPI for January to April 2005 went up 3.22% over the same period of 2004. Compared with March 2005, CPI(A) and CPI(B) decreased 0.39% and 0.15% respectively. CPI(A) relates to 54% of households, which had an average monthly expenditure of MOP3,000 - MOP9,999. CPI(B) relates to 26% of households, which had an average monthly expenditure of MOP10,000 - MOP19,999.
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