In 1997 and 1998, for example, consumer prices rose by less than 2% (chart), but since 1999 inflation has been on the rise.
(consumer prices; rose; by less than 2%; T:In 1997 and 1998) (1999 inflation; has been; on the rise)
consumer prices 1999 inflation
rose has been
by less than 2% T:In 1997 and 1998
on the rise