Consumers Price Index: June 2010 quarter

In the June 2010 quarter compared with the March 2010 quarter:

• The consumers price index (CPI) rose 0.3 percent.
• Cigarette and tobacco prices rose 8.7 percent, reflecting an increase in excise duty.
• Transport prices rose 0.9 percent due to higher prices for petrol.
• Housing and household utility prices rose 0.5 percent.
• Recreation and culture prices fell 0.7 percent.
• Food prices fell 0.9 percent.

From the June 2009 quarter to the June 2010 quarter:

• The CPI increased 1.8 percent.