Kuwait City: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Kuwait increased by 4.15% year-on-year last August, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. Inflation in Kuwait increased by 0.08 percent on a monthly basis in August, the bureau report said. Inflation has affected all major groups that influence the movement of key indices such as food and education.

In contrast to August 2021, the apparel sector rose by 5.67 percent, housing services by 2.17 percent, while furniture rose by 1.94 percent. For the medical group, 1.95 per cent growth was recorded and in the transport sector, 4.3 per cent growth was recorded. Figures show that there has been an increase in other sectors as well. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines prices on a monthly or yearly basis.