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THE STATISTICAL OFFICE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC PLANNING ETC.

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Tel: 784 457 2921, 456 1111 Ext 592/353 Fax: 784 456 2430 Vol.

12 No.9 September 2022 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.

Analysis – 1 Table No.


1 Average Retail Price of Selected Items 3 2 Average Retail Price of Selected Items September 2022 compared With September 2021 4 3 The Consumer Price Index by main groups 8 4 The Consumer Price Index contribution to change by Groups 10 5 Monthly Items by Group 11 Chart No.
1 COICOP Percentage Change for the Month of September 2022 9 * * * 1 September 2022 The consumer price index recorded an increase of 0.7 percent for the month September 2022, similar to the change recorded for the month of August 2022, (see table 3).

During the month of September 2022, the “All Items” index was recorded at 121.5 compared to 120.6 for the month of August 2022.
Eight (8) groups recorded increases during the month, namely; “Transport” (3.4%), “Education” (1.7%), Furnishings, Household Equipment and Household Maintenance (1.6%), “Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages” (1.3%), “Health” (1.2%), “Recreation and Culture” (0.9%), “Hotels and Restaurants” (0.2%) and “Miscellaneous Goods and Services” (0.1%).

The only group that recorded a decline was “Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels” (0.3%).
Three (3) groups remained unchanged, “Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics”, “Clothing and Footwear” and “Communication”, (See table 3).

The “Transport” index recorded the largest increase of 3.4 percent.

This was on account of an increase in bus fares (25.0%) and taxi fares (16.4%).

The 0.2 percent increase in “Hotels and Restaurants” group index was due to an increase in the cost of accommodation at overseas universities - Mona Campus (30.8%) and St. Augustine Campus (6.9%).
Meanwhile, the “Education” group index recorded an increase of 1.7 percent on account of higher secondary education fees (50.0%), primary school fees (14.7%) and tuition fees at UWI Mona Campus (5.4%) The group index for “Furnishings, Household Equipment and Household Maintenance” grew by 1.6 percent due mainly to a higher price for a disinfectant (11.3%) and washing soap (11.1%).
2 “Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages” grew by 1.3 percent due mainly to higher prices for several food items, which included; cornflakes (22.7%), chicken salami (10.5%), sweet pepper (9.3%), brown sugar (8.9%), corned beef (8.6%), chicken wings (7.9%), chicken back (7.0%), pumpkin (7.0%) and white sugar (6.4%).

“Health” index grew by 1.2 percent on account of an increase in the prices of pain reliever (24.3%) and drugs used for the treatment of cancer (6.3%).
“Recreation and Culture” recorded growth of 0.9 percent due to an increase in the price of dog food (38.2%) and English textbook (3.2%).

The index for “Miscellaneous Goods and Services” grew by 0.1percent due mainly to a 2.9% increase in the price of a mouthwash.

Meanwhile, the group index for Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels” recorded a decline of 0.3 percent due to a reduction of 3.1 percent in the cost of electricity.
This reduction resulted from a lower fuel surcharge rate of 64.63 cents per Kilowatt hour for the month of September 2022 compared to 68.33 cents for the month of August 2022.

The point-to-point inflation rate stood at 7.3 percent for the month of September 2022 compared to 2.7 percent for September 2021.
The groups that accounted for the largest increases during the period were, “Transport” (13.1%), “Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages” (13.0%), “Hotels and Restaurants” (11.1%), “Health” (6.7%) and “Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels” (6.4%) (See table 3).

The consumer price index increased by 0.7 percent for September 2022.

The point-to-point inflation rate stood at 7.3 percent due to relative price changes during the month of September 2022 compared with the same period in the previous year.
Unit Average Price ChangePercentageItemsof EC$in ChangeQuantitySeptemberAugustPricein20222022PriceINCREASEDCornflakes 18ox, box12.4510.152.3022.7Chicken backlb2.462.300.167.0Chicken wingslb6.255.790.467.9Chicken salami850g 31.3428.372.9710.5Brown sugarlb2.071.900.178.9White sugarlb2.322.180.146.4Corned beef340g, tin9.879.090.788.6Pumpkinlb3.052.850.207.0Sweet pepper lb8.677.930.749.3Washing soapEach1.401.260.1411.1Disinfectant 28oz, bottle8.487.620.8611.3Drug for cancer1 mth's supply25.5024.001.506.3Pain relievers100 tablets pk 10.378.342.0324.3Bus fare1 way5.004.001.0025.0Taxi fare1 way40.7535.005.7516.4Dog food625g, tin15.0010.854.1538.2English Textbook, form 4Each73.5671.252.313.2Tuition fee : UWI - Mona Annual5427.365148.97278.395.4Primary Education feesPer term975.00850.00125.0014.7Secondary Education feesPer term150.00100.0050.0050.0Mouthwash500ml 24.0023.320.682.9Accomodation Services - Hall of residence:Mona Semester 12507.691917.54590.1530.8St.
AugustineSemester 12592.972426.55166.426.9DECREASEDChicken franks340g, pk6.997.32-0.33-4.5Codfish lb16.1116.67-0.56-3.4Pineapple lb5.476.01-0.54-9.0Electricity140 Kwh160.48165.66-5.18-3.1Table 1Average Retail Price of Selected Items3 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantitySeptemberSeptemberPricein20222021PriceFOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESBeef - FreshLb.10.009.001.0011.11Chicken - WholeLb.9.367.411.9526.32Chicken - Leg QuartersLb.3.783.130.6520.77Chicken - BacksLb.2.461.930.5327.46Chicken - WingsLb.6.255.071.1823.27Turkey WingsLb.4.673.651.0227.95Fish - Fresh (Deep Sea)Lb.10.009.001.0011.11Fish - Fresh (Jacks)Lb.5.005.000.000.00Fish - Fresh (Robin)Lb.5.005.000.000.00Chicken Franks340 g Pk7.486.471.0115.61Luncheon Meat (pork)340 g9.378.331.0412.48CodfishLb.16.1114.711.409.52Cornflakes 12 oz16.2315.141.097.20Pasta - Elbows340 g5.184.740.449.28Milk - Evaporated410g Tin4.083.420.6619.30Milk - Condensed397g Tin4.123.920.205.10Bread- Small Loaf, white5 Pk2.781.890.8947.09Bread - Large Sliced Pan Loaf (white)Each5.184.190.9923.63EggsDoz11.079.751.3213.54Orange Juice19 oz Tin9.849.360.485.13Sugar - Brown ( loose)Lb.2.321.690.6337.28Sugar - White ( loose)Lb.2.071.790.2815.64Flour - LooseLb.1.771.360.4130.15Flour - Packaged ( white)2 kg8.856.852.0029.20Flour - Packaged ( wholewheat)2 kg9.627.182.4433.98Rice - LooseLb.1.931.850.084.32Rice - Packaged2Kg10.9710.880.090.83Bananas (ripe)Lb.1.511.500.010.67BreadfruitLb.2.642.580.062.33EddoesLb.2.963.09-0.13-4.21DasheensLb.1.901.95-0.05-2.56Sweet PotatoesLb.2.752.94-0.19-6.46OrangesEach1.030.880.1517.05TomatoesLb.6.975.891.0818.34Cooking Margarine445g Tub11.469.791.6717.06Vegetable OilLitre17.5014.113.3924.03Powdered Chocolate300g Pk11.2410.680.565.24Hairoun Fruit Cocktail ( not cold)280 ml Bottle3.022.910.113.78Vitamalt310 ml Bottle6.005.840.162.74 Table 2.1Average Retail Price of Selected Items September 2022 Compared With September 2021AverageEC$4 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantitySeptemberSeptemberPricein20222021PriceALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TOBACCO & NARCOTICSRum
 - Local (White)750 ml Bot.37.7432.884.8614.78Beer - Local 280 ml Bot.5.095.090.000.00Cigarettes Pkt.
(10)3.853.490.3610.32Table wine (local)26 oz Bot.24.8324.080.753.11CLOTHING & FOOTWEARTextile material - TerelyneYd.35.0035.000.000.00Textile material - LinenYd.17.9517.950.000.00Men's Shirts - Long SleeveEach69.8769.92-0.05-0.07Men's Jeans ( long) - size 30Pair49.9549.950.000.00Men's Shoes -FormalPair82.5778.314.265.44Women's Shoes - Formal Pair92.9088.104.805.45Women's 2Pc Skirtsuit ( polyester) largeEach108.31102.485.835.69Women's Blouse ( cotton/Spandex) Each29.9529.950.000.00HOUSING, WATER, ELECTRICITYGAS AND OTHER FUELSRent : Unfurnished House - 2 BedroomsMonth567.86567.860.000.00 Unfurnished House - 3 BedroomsMonth612.50612.500.000.00Furnished Apartment - 2 BedroomsMonth791.67791.670.000.00Cement - Portland ( grey)94 Lbs24.8720.664.2120.38Galvanise Sheets 10 ft. Length111.33105.066.275.97Oil Paint Gallon152.06134.8317.2312.78Lumber - Dressed Treated Yellow Pine (1x12x12) Length110.5381.9928.5434.81Water - Consumption Charge5000 Gallons37.5037.500.000.00Kerosene1 Gallon6.616.610.000.00Charcoal Sack60.0060.000.000.00Cooking Gas20 Lb.
Cyl.45.7640.105.6614.11Electricity Consumption Charge 140 KWH160.48121.7038.7831.87FURNISHING, HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND HOUSEHOLDMAINTENANCEBed - Cherry 54"x75"Each1,635.531167.61467.9240.08Double size sheets - coloured/cottonEach105.45105.110.340.32Frying Pan - 12" - non-stickEach53.1155.98-2.87-5.13Laundry SoapEach1.401.190.2117.65Electrical Bulb - 60WEach9.937.772.1627.80 Table 2.2Average Retail Price of Selected Items September 2022 Compared With September 2021AverageEC$5 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantitySeptemberSeptemberPricein20222021PriceHEALTHDoctor's Fee - GynaecologistVisit60.0060.000.000.00Eye CareTest100.00100.000.000.00Hospitalisation (Private Ward)Day75.0075.000.000.00Drugs for Hypertension Month supply4.974.170.8019.18Drug for Diabetes Month supply15.7013.991.7112.22Cough, Cold Preparation125 ml.16.4315.181.258.23Dental CareVisit150.00145.834.172.86Chest X- rayTest150.00150.000.000.00TRANSPORT Petrol - UnleadedGallon18.1613.754.4132.07Vehicle License (car) - not exd.
2000 lbsYear590.00590.000.000.00Bus Fare - Mesopotamia One Way3.503.000.5016.67Boat Fare - BequiaOne Way25.0025.000.000.00COMMUNICATIONTelephone Service - rental of line- domesticMonth23.6623.660.000.00Telephone - Consumption Charge226 Units18.0818.080.000.00Internet ChargeMonth104.00104.000.000.00Fixed Line Domestic Rate - peakMinute0.080.080.000.00Mobile to Mobile - domesticMinute0.930.930.000.00RECREATION AND CULTURETelevision 26 " Flat panelEach2,019.802005.3114.490.72Cable TV Basic ChargeMonth79.3379.330.000.00Laptop Computer -13.3 " screen 2 GBEach3,902.233874.0628.170.73Desktop Computer - 14" Monitor 3 GBEach2,019.182094.05-74.87-3.58Remote Control CarEach288.49267.9720.527.66Dog Food (Canned)374 g Tin4.104.030.071.74Dance Admission to Night ClubPer Person20.0020.000.000.00Carnival costume and Band Fees (Adult)Each375.00375.000.000.00 Table 2.3Average Retail Price of Selected Items September 2022 Compared With September 2021AverageEC$6 UnitChangePercentageItemsofinChangeQuantitySeptemberSeptemberPricein20222021PriceEDUCATIONPre-Primary - PrivateMonth227.50217.5010.004.60Primary School Fee - PrivateTerm975.00850.00125.0014.71Secondary School Fee - PrivateTerm150.00100.0050.0050.00Newspaper - LocalEach1.501.500.000.00Exercise Book - Primary - 24 leavesEach0.900.850.055.88Lead PencilsEach0.870.750.1216.00Mathematics Textbook - Form 4Each86.5586.65-0.10-0.12Tuition for local evening classesPer Subject100.00100.000.000.00HOTELS AND RESTAURANTSChicken Lunch - regularEach16.2014.491.7111.80Fish Lunch - regularEach20.0017.322.6815.47Fast Food - 2 Pc Chicken and FriesEach21.8518.753.1016.53MISCELLANEOUS GOODSAND SERVICESToilet Soap125g3.853.720.133.49Toothpaste130g Tube10.419.910.505.05Men's Haircut Visit10.0010.000.000.00Women's Hairdressing ( Relaxer )Visit72.4669.822.643.78Disposable Diapers (medium)10 per Pk.14.8813.980.906.44Health Insurance - Group (family)≥3 Persons307.00307.000.000.00Legal Expenses (Affidavit)Fee250.00250.000.000.00 Table 2.4Average Retail Price of Selected Items September 2022 Compared
 With September 2021AverageEC$7 GroupsWeightAugustSeptemberSeptember202220222021 Month YearAugustSeptember01.Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages21.91136.7138.5122.61.313.002.Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics3.87131.2131.2126.10.04.003.Clothing and Footwear3.22106.3106.3104.60.01.604.Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels30.06110.1109.8103.2-0.36.405.Furnishings, Household Equipment and Household Maintenance6.59117.7119.6113.11.65.706.Health1.79121.8123.3115.61.26.707.Transport11.84138.7143.4126.83.413.108.Communication9.41112.0112.0112.00.00.009.Recreation and Culture3.81110.8111.8109.00.92.610.Education1.32108.9110.7109.11.71.511.Hotels and Restaurants1.87127.8128.0115.20.211.112.Miscellaneous Goods and Services4.31108.6108.7106.20.12.4ALL ITEMS 100.00120.6121.5113.20.77.3Table 3The Consumer Price Index by Main GroupsJanuary 2010 = 100Percentage Change Over Previous:8 9-1.00.01.02.03.04.0Food and Non-Alcoholic BeveragesAlcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & NarcoticsClothing and FootwearHousing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other FuelsFurnishings, Household Equipment and HouseholdMaintenanceHealthTransportCommunicationRecreation and CultureEducationHotels and RestaurantsMiscellaneous Goods and Services1.30.00.0-0.31.61.23.40.00.91.70.20.1% PercentCOICOP GroupsChart 1.
COICOP Groups Percentage Change for September 2022 Contribution to Change Change in% ContributionGroupsWeightAugustSeptemberPercentageAugustSeptemberCostto 20222022Change20222022WeightChange1.Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages21.91136.7138.51.32,995.103,034.5439.443.82.Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics3.87131.2131.20.0507.74507.740.00.03.Clothing and Footwear3.22106.3106.30.0342.29342.290.00.04.Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other30.06110.4109.8-0.53,318.623,300.59-18.0-20.0Fuels5.Furnishings, Household Equipment and 6.59117.7119.61.6775.64788.1612.513.9Household Maintenance6.Health1.79121.8123.31.2218.02220.712.73.07.Transport11.84138.7143.43.41,642.211,697.8655.661.88.Communication9.41112.0112.00.01,053.921,053.920.00.09.Recreation and Culture3.81110.8111.80.9422.15425.963.84.210.Education1.32108.9110.71.7143.75146.122.42.611.Hotels and Restaurants1.87127.8128.00.2238.99239.360.40.412.Miscellaneous Goods and Services4.31108.6108.70.1468.07468.500.40.5ALL ITEMS 100.00120.6121.50.712,060.0012,150.0090.0100.0Table 4The Consumer Price Index by Main GroupsJanuary 2010 = 100Cost Weight10 GroupsAllFood AlcoholicClothingHousingFurnishingsHealthTransportCommuni-RecreationEducationHotelsMiscell-Items&Beverages&WaterHouseholdcation&&aneousNon-TobaccoFootwearElectricityEquipmentCultureRestaurantsGoodsAlcoholic& NarcoticsGas and&and BeveragesFuelsHouseholdServicesMaintenance WEIGHT100.0021.913.873.2230.066.591.7911.849.413.811.321.874.31 MONTHJanuary114.7126.0127.3104.6105.1113.3117.8127.2112.0110.0108.9115.0106.5February114.8126.8129.3104.7104.2114.0118.0128.4112.0110.1108.9115.3106.5March115.4127.7129.6104.7105.7114.4118.0127.6112.0110.1108.9116.6106.9April116.9129.9129.2104.6107.5114.9119.7129.1112.0110.1108.9126.0107.5May118.0131.8129.2105.5108.3116.0120.8131.7112.0110.1108.9127.8108.4June118.7132.1129.8105.5109.4116.3122.0133.8112.0110.1108.9127.8108.4July
119.8134.0131.1105.5110.8117.3121.8135.8112.0110.2108.9127.8108.5August120.6136.7131.2106.3110.4117.7121.8138.7112.0110.8108.9127.8108.6September121.5138.5131.2106.3109.8119.6123.3143.4112.0111.8110.7128.0108.7TABLE 5Monthly Index - 2022January 2010 = 10011