Overall consumer prices rose 1.4% year-on-year in October, a smaller rate of increase than the 2.2% seen in September.

Netting out the effects of the Government’s one-off relief measures, underlying inflation was 1.2%, larger than that recorded in September, attributed to the upward adjustment in public housing rentals.

Compared with October last year, price increases were seen in the following categories: alcoholic drinks and tobacco; electricity, gas and water; miscellaneous services; meals out and takeaway food; miscellaneous goods; transport; and housing.

Meanwhile, year-on-year decreases were recorded for clothing and footwear; durable goods; and basic food.