Hong Kong's consumer price inflation rose to 1.9% year-on-year in September, faster than the 1.7% in August and above the 1.8% expected. The Census and Statistics Department said the increase was mainly driven by faster rises in inbound and outbound transport fares and package holiday charges. The rest of the article is behind a subscription wall.
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