National Bureau of Statistics: In September, the national consumer price index rose 0.9% year on year.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in September 2026, the national consumer price index rose 0.9% year on year. Among these, urban areas rose 0.9%, rural areas rose 0.8%; food prices fell 1.7%, non-food prices rose 1.5%; consumer goods prices rose 1.0%, and service prices rose 0.8%. From January to September, the average national consumer price index rose 0.9% compared with the same period last year. In September, the national consumer price index rose 0.2% month on month. Among these, urban areas rose 0.2%, rural areas rose 0.4%; food prices rose 0.4%, non-food prices rose 0.2%; consumer goods prices rose 0.5%, and service prices fell 0.2%.