August 2020: Combined deflation of 0.05 percent

·       In August 2020, Nusa Tenggara Barat experienced deflation of -0,05 percent, in other words, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased from 103,20 in July 2020 to 103,15 in August 2020. Furthermore, the national level also experienced deflation of -0,05 percent.

·       Looking at the regional level, both Mataram and Bima city experienced deflation, which was 0,03 percent and 0,12 percent, respectively.

·       Inflation was due to decreasing price index of the following expenditure groups: food, beverages and tobacco about -1,20 percent; equipment, tools and routine household maintenance about -0,06 percent; housing, water, electricity, and household fuel about -0,01 percent. Meanwhile, the price index of the following expenditure groups increased: personal care and other services about 2,75 percent; transportation about 1,15 percent; health about 0,25 percent; education about 0,15 percent; food and beverages services/restaurant about 0,10 percent; leisure, sport and culture about 0,05 percent; information, communication and financial services about 0,01 percent; and clothing and footwear about 0,00 percent.

The inflation rate of Nusa Tenggara Barat in August 2020, based on the calendar year, was -0,01 percent. It was lower compared to August 2019 which was 1,19 percent. Furthermore, the year-on-year inflation rate in August 2020 was documented at 0,28 percent which was lower than the year-on-year inflation rate in August 2019 which was 2,29 percent.