Information from Statistics and Census Service showed that Composite CPI for February 2005 was 96.80, up 0.84% over the previous month. Owing to rising prices in hairdressing services before Lunar New Year, as well as price increases in outbound package tours, air tickets, fresh fruit and vegetables during Lunar New Year period, the indices of Other goods and services, Transport and communications, and Foodstuffs and beverages went up 3.91%, 1.36% and 1.23% respectively. On the other hand, Clothing and footwear was the only section whose index fell 3.02% as a result of promotional sales in winter clothing and footwear. Composite CPI in February 2005 showed a significant year-on-year increase of 3.42%. For the 12 months ended February 2005, the average Composite CPI rose 1.59% over the previous period. Average Composite CPI for January to February 2005 went up 3.00% over the same period of 2004. In comparison with January 2005, CPI(A) and CPI(B) increased 0.78% and 0.77% 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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