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Tanzania Inflation Increases To 6.5% in July 2014

August 10, 2014
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According to The National Bureau of Statistics of Tanzania the Annual Headline Inflation Rate for the month of July, 2014 increased slightly to 6.5% from 6.4% in June, 2014.

The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) which measures the change over time in the cost of a fixed basket of 224 goods and services purchased by a representative sample of households in Tanzania on monthly basis, increased from 148.98 in June 2014 to 149.16 in July 2014.

Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages Inflation Rate has stagnated at 8.1% in July 2014 as it was also recorded in June 2014.

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In addition, the 12 month index change for non food products has increased to 4.9% in July 2014 from 4.8% recorded in June 2014.

The Annual Inflation Rate which excludes food and energy for the month of July 2014 has decreased to 3.2% in July 2014 from 3.5% recorded in June 2014.

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