Textile and clothing prices offset increase in Palestinian price index

14/07/2006

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) has reported that the consumer price index numbers reached 152.38 in June, showing a 0.18% increase over May.

Price increases included 0.10% in furniture household goods and services and 0.41% in transport and communications.

This was offset by decreases such as 1.25% in medical care and 0.06% in textiles, clothing and footwear.

Price changes appeared to be regional, with prices in the Gaza Strip rising by 0.22%, while proces in the West Bank increased by 0.07%.