New Zealand data – Food Price Index (August) +0.5% m/m (prior -0.5%) | Forexlive

+8.9% y/y

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The New Zealand Food Price Index (FPI) is a measure of the changes in the average price of food items sold in New Zealand.

calculated and published monthly by Statistics New Zealand
the FPI tracks the prices of a basket of food items that represent the typical spending patterns of New Zealand households
the FPI is an important indicator of inflation in New Zealand, as food prices account for a significant portion of household expenditure