Laos sees slight dip in inflation rate in April but food and medicine prices keep rising


VIENTIANE, May 7 (Laotian Times): The country recorded an inflation rate of 39.89% in April, according to the report from the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB).

Laos’ inflation rate decreased slightly to 39.89% In April, compared to the first quarter figures of this year with January at 40.3%, February at 41.3%, and March at 41.0%.

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