Nghe An: Consumer price index increased by 4.21% in the first four months of the year.
Recently, the commodity market has seen significant fluctuations in the energy and food sectors, while inflationary pressure has remained tightly controlled.
According to Nghe An Statistics, the consumer price index (CPI) in April 2026 increased by 5.45% compared to the same period last year. Of the 11 main groups of goods and services, 6 groups saw price increases compared to the previous month, including: Housing, electricity, water and construction materials (up 1.63%); Food and food services (up 0.19%); Other goods and services (up 0.14%); Clothing, hats, and footwear (up 0.03%); and Medicines and medical services (up 0.01%).
Four commodity groups saw a decrease in price index compared to the previous month: Transportation (down 1.68%); Beverages and tobacco (down 0.39%); Household equipment and appliances (down 0.21%); and Culture, entertainment, and tourism (down 0.01%).
There is one product group that neither increased nor decreased compared to the previous month: education.
Thus, on average, the consumer price index for the first four months of 2026 increased by 4.21% compared to the same period of the previous year.
All 11 commodity groups increased compared to the same period last year, including: Food and food services increased by 6.49%; Housing, electricity, water, fuel and building materials increased by 5.6%; Beverages and tobacco increased by 3.5%; Other goods and services and Clothing, hats and footwear increased by 3.23%; Transportation increased by 2.89%; Culture, entertainment and tourism increased by 2.13%; Household equipment and appliances increased by 1.19%; Postal and telecommunications services increased by 0.46%; Education increased by 0.12%; Medicines and medical services increased by 0.1%.
The gold price index in April 2026 decreased by 7.72% compared to the previous month, but increased by 50.92% compared to the same period last year. Domestic gold prices fluctuated in line with world gold prices.
The US dollar index in April 2026 rose 0.61% compared to the previous month and increased 1.39% compared to the same period last year.
According to Mr. Pham Van Hoa, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, the global energy market is experiencing rapid fluctuations as world oil prices continuously reverse direction amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This development also directly impacts domestic gasoline and diesel prices, as well as the prices of other goods. Transportation businesses in the province need to closely monitor market developments and apply appropriate management and operational measures to maintain competitiveness and sustainable development.
April 2026 will see the launch of several important events and holidays, including the Hung Kings Commemoration Day, the Day of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures (April 19th), the Day of the Complete Liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification (April 30th), and especially the opening of the "Cua Lo - The Quintessence of Lam Thuy" Tourism Festival (April 25th) at Binh Minh Square, Cua Lo Ward. These are the main reasons for the increase in total retail sales and consumer service revenue in April 2026.
Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in April 2026 are estimated at VND 15,721 billion, an increase of 4.03% compared to the previous month and a 10.74% increase compared to the same period last year. For the first four months of 2026, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue are estimated at VND 62,171.2 billion, an increase of 13.14% compared to the same period last year.
