The annual rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index last month decreased to 1.05 per cent, from 1.17 per cent in August.

The 12-month moving average rate increased to 1.22 per cent, from 1.2 per cent in August.

The largest upward impact on annual inflation was mainly due to the higher cost of restaurant services, while the largest downward was attributed to lower garment price.

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