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  "id": 9313111,
  "title": "HK inflation stays moderate in August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/hk-inflation-stays-moderate-in-august-9313111",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:38:21.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871249-20260923.htm"
  },
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  "account": "Hong Kong's inflation remained stable at a moderate level in August, with consumer prices increasing by 1.7 percent year-on-year, matching the growth seen in July, according to the latest data from the Census and Statistics Department. The underlying inflation rate, which excludes the impact of government relief measures, also climbed by 1.9 percent compared to the previous month. Food and beverage costs saw the most significant rise, with electricity, gas, and water prices increasing by 11.5 percent on an annual basis. Transport fares saw a 3.9 percent year-on-year increase, while the price of dining out and takeaway food climbed by 1.1 percent. Despite fuel-related items maintaining high inflation rates, government officials noted that price pressures on other components were generally contained, maintaining the overall inflation at a moderate level. Looking ahead, the spokesman highlighted that consumer price inflation will continue to face upward pressure due to the persistent impact of high international oil prices. The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East was identified as a significant uncertainty, requiring close monitoring. However, the spokesman remained optimistic that other price pressures were anticipated to remain largely contained, ensuring that overall inflation remained moderate in the near future.",
  "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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        "published": "2026-09-23T06:31:56.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "HK inflation stays moderate in August",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/hk-inflation-stays-moderate-in-august",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:38:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Inflation goes up in August, signalling no short-term relief for households",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/inflation-goes-up-in-august-signalling-no-short-term-relief-for",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:45:46.000Z"
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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."
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