EconomyHong Kong’s overall CPI rises 1.7% in August

Hong Kong’s overall Consumer Price Index rose 1.7% year on year in August 2026, matching July’s increase, the Census and Statistics Department said. Underlying inflation, excluding one-off relief measures, was also unchanged at 1.9%. High international oil prices continued to pressure fuel-related costs, while broader price pressures remained contained.

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