The August 2006 CPI Was 141.88, Or Inflated 0.33%.

The August 2006 Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 141.88, or inflated 0.33% from the previous month. All indices of expenditure groups increased, except the foodstuff which decreased from 134.40 to 133.94 or 0.34% deflation; prepared food, beverages, cigarette and tobacco index increased from 136.20 to 136.68 or 0.35% inflation; housing, water, electric, gas and fuel increased from 145.60 to 146.03 or 0.30% inflation; clothing from 126.89 to 127.33 or 0.35% inflation; health from 124.04 to 124.45 or 0.33% inflation; education, recreation and sport 138.15 to 144.74 or inflated 4.77%; transport, communication and financial services from 166.48 to 166.50 or 0.01% inflation.