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Food Price Index


September 2005

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Highlights


  • The Food Price Index recorded a 0.1 percent decrease in September 2005 compared with August 2005.


  • Grocery food, soft drinks and confectionery decreased 0.2 percent.


  • Meat, fish and poultry decreased 0.2 percent.


  • Fruit and vegetables increased 0.2 percent.


  • Restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food increased 0.2 percent.


  • The Food Price Index increased 0.9 percent from September 2004 to September 2005.








Brian Pink
Government Statistician
17 October 2005
Cat 64.901 Set 05/06 – 038


There is a companion Media Release published – Food Price Index: September 2005.



 



  Food Price Index: September 2005 (pdf)



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