Laos' inflation eases slightly to 24.92 per cent in April


VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos recorded an inflation rate of 24.92 percent in April, a slight decrease from 24.98 per cent in March, the Lao Statistics Bureau said on Monday.

According to the report released by the Lao Statistics Bureau on its website, the unstable price of fuel, gas and other imported goods, together with the depreciation of the Lao currency kip, are among the main drivers of the inflation.

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