Although the average income of workers continues to rise, the lives of a segment of households are still affected by unfavorable factors, including the prices of goods and services.
A survey conducted by the statistics agency over the past nine months revealed that 37.9% of households experienced at least one event that negatively impacted their family life. Of these, 35.9% were affected by rising prices of goods and services; 7.5% by natural disasters and climate change; and 3.6% by diseases affecting livestock and crops.
According to Ms. Nguyen Thu Oanh, Head of the Service and Price Statistics Department (General Statistics Office), the pressure on price levels in the first nine months of the year was mainly concentrated in three main groups: food and food services; housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials; and transportation.
Specifically, the food and beverage group increased by an average of 4.72% over the first nine months, contributing 1.69 percentage points to the overall CPI, due to rising raw material costs, labor costs, and increased consumer demand. Within this group, pork prices increased by 4.46% due to limited supply during holidays and high livestock production costs; and the price of eating out increased by 7.14%.
The housing, utilities, fuel, and building materials group increased by 6.68%, contributing 1.52 percentage points. Within this group, the price of home maintenance materials increased by 13.07% due to rising construction material prices and increased demand for home construction and repairs; the price of household electricity increased by 4.35% due to increased electricity demand during the hot months.
The transportation group increased by 6.06%, contributing 0.60 percentage points; fuel prices alone rose by 10.89%. In addition, prices for healthcare and education services also contributed to the CPI increase.
Looking ahead to the final months of 2026 and 2027, Ms. Nguyen Thu Oanh noted three main risk groups. First, there are fluctuations in global energy and raw material prices due to geopolitical tensions and high transportation and logistics costs.
In addition, there is pressure from increased consumption, production, and travel costs due to seasonal factors such as year-end holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year). At the same time, fluctuations in exchange rates and the price of imported raw materials can impact domestic production costs.
Regarding solutions to mitigate price increases, a representative from the General Statistics Office emphasized that the key factor is ensuring a stable domestic supply of goods. The government proactively manages prices for essential items such as electricity and gasoline, while coordinating fiscal and monetary policies harmoniously to stabilize the market.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thu-nhap-nguoi-lao-dong-tang-ap-luc-chi-phi-sinh-hoat-van-hien-huu-post1391041.html
