{
  "id": 9306644,
  "title": "HK inflation stays moderate in August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/hk-inflation-stays-moderate-in-august",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:38:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871249-20260923.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong's overall inflation remained at a moderate level in August, with consumer prices increasing by 1.7 percent year-on-year, matching the rise from the previous month in July. The underlying inflation rate, which excludes one-off government relief measures, also climbed by 1.9 percent in August, consistent with July's figure. The most significant cost increases were seen in electricity, gas, and water, which rose by 11.5 percent compared to the same period last year. Transport fares saw a 3.9 percent increase, while the price of meals out and takeaway food climbed by 1.1 percent. Despite high fuel-related inflation, government officials stated that price pressures on other components were generally under control, maintaining a moderate overall inflation rate. \"Elevated international oil prices continue to impact fuel-related components, and recent tensions in the Middle East remain a key uncertainty,\" a government spokesperson noted, urging close monitoring. However, they added that while price pressures on other fronts are expected to stay largely contained, overall inflation should remain moderate.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong’s overall inflation situation remained moderate, with the city’s overall consumer prices rising by 1.7 percent in August year-on-year, the same as in July. The latest figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday also showed that the underlying inflation rate – the rate netting out the effects of all government’s one-off relief measures – rose by 1.9 percent…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore core inflation picks up to 2.2% in August on higher services, retail and food costs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/singapore-core-inflation-picks-up-to-2-2-in-august-on-higher-services",
        "published": "2026-09-23T05:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore's core inflation rises to nearly two-year high of 2.2% in August",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/singapores-core-inflation-rises-to-nearly-two-year-high-of-2-2-in",
        "published": "2026-09-23T05:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
        "title": "Singapore’s core inflation climbs to 2.2% in August",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/singapores-core-inflation-climbs-to-2-2-in-august",
        "published": "2026-09-23T05:00:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Singapore CPI rises as expected in August, core inflation hits 2-yr high",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/singapore-cpi-rises-as-expected-in-august-core-inflation-hits-2-yr",
        "published": "2026-09-23T05:21:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Singapore's core inflation rate rises to 2.2% in August, above forecast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/singapores-core-inflation-rate-rises-to-2-2-in-august-above-forecast",
        "published": "2026-09-23T06:31:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News - Finance",
        "title": "HK inflation stays moderate in August",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/hk-inflation-stays-moderate-in-august-9306684",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:38:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}