This month's consumer price index in Tokyo's 23 wards rose 3.6% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather.
The 3.6% increase is the highest level in 40 years and 7 months since April 1982.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the consumer price index excluding fresh food in Tokyo's 23 wards has risen to 103.6 from 100 a year ago in preliminary figures as of the middle of this month.
A series of food price hikes was the main factor behind the rise in prices, with 'food, excluding fresh produce' rising 6.7% from the same month last year.
Specifically,
▽ “edible oil” increased by 40.4%,
▽ domestically produced “cheese” increased by 35.2%,
▽ “grilled fish” increased by 25.9%, and
▽ “hamburgers” increased by 18.3%.
In addition,
▽ “Gas cost” increased by 32.5% and
▽ “Electricity cost” increased by 26%.
In addition,
▽ "Sofa" increased by 33% and
▽ "Mobile phone" increased by 20.1%.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said, ``This month, the price of milk and dairy products increased, which pushed up the price of food even more.
The index for the 23 wards of Tokyo is attracting attention as a leading index because it is published before the index for the whole country.
The national index for this month will be released on the 23rd of next month.