Overall consumer prices rose 1% in July, a smaller increase than the 1.4% registered in June.

Netting out the effects of the Government's one-off relief measures, the underlying inflation rate was 1%, the same as that seen in June.

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

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