National Bureau of Statistics: Consumer Prices for Residents in March 2025 Decreased by 0.1% YoY

In March 2025, the national consumer price index decreased by 0.1% year-on-year. Among them, urban areas decreased by 0.1% and rural areas decreased by 0.3%; Food prices decreased by 1.4%, while non food prices increased by 0.2%; Consumer goods prices decreased by 0.4%, while service prices increased by 0.3%. On average from January to March, the national consumer price index decreased by 0.1% compared to the same period last year. China's March CPI annual rate is -0.1%, expected to be 0%, and the previous value was -0.70%.