The Consumer Prices Index in Phnom Penh increased by 0.2% from April to May 2010. Over the last twelve months prices have increased 4.5%. In April the rate of inflation was 5.3%. The  Consumer Price Index for May 2010 has been calculated at 135.2.

April to May 2010

From April to May 2010 prices for food increased 0.3% which contributed by 0.2% units. Prices for pork increased 1.4% and contribution by 0.1% units. Price for fish and seafood increased 2.3% and contributed by 0.2% units. Price for purchase of vehicle increased 1.0% and contribution by 0.1% units. Main increased prices for food group due to increased price for pork fish and seafood  and purchase of vehicle.

Of the total consumer price increased by 4.5% from May 2009 to May 2010, 1.9%  units were due to increased prices by 3.9% for food and non-alcoholic beverages and contribution by 1.9% units. Prices for food increased by 3.9% and contributed by 1.9% units. Price for the rice increased 4.4% and contribution by 0.4% units. Price for traditional cakes increased by 7.9% and price for pork increased 1.6% and contributed by 0.1% units each. In addition, the price for fish and seafood increased by 8.5% and contributed by 0.8% units. Price for mill cheese and eggs increased by 2.1% and oils and fats increased by 5.1% and contributed by 0.1% units each. Price for vegetables increased by 8.9% and contributed by 0.4% units. Price for sugar jam honey chocolate and confectionery increased by 23.1% and contributed by 0.3% units. Price for food products increased by 3.4% and  contribution by 0.1% units. Price for clothing and footwear increased 2.4% and  contributed by 0.1% units. Price for housing water electricity gas and other fuels increased by 5.3% and contribution by 0.8% units.

The price group of health increased by 2.6% and contributed by 0.1% units. Price for transport increased by 9.3% and contribution by 1.0% units. Main increased in this group was due to increase for price fuel and lubricants for personal transport equipment increased by 27.3% and contribution by 0.9% units. Price for recreation and culture increased by 2.2% and contribution by 0.1% units. Price for restaurants increased 3.0% and miscellaneous goods and services increased by 10.7% and contributed by 0.2% units each.