Due to extreme heat and heavy rain, the price of spinach soars by 78% and lettuce by 30%... July's consumer prices rise by 2.1% (comprehensive report 2)

(Sejong=Yonhap News) Reporters Min Kyung-rak and An Chae-won = Due to the effects of July's heatwave and heavy rains, the prices of agricultural products have fluctuated, and the prices of processed foods and seafood have risen significantly, causing the consumer price index to rise for two consecutive months in the 2% range. The prices of items in high demand for consumer coupons, such as Hanwoo beef, also saw a large increase. The prices of home leases also showed a slight upward trend due to the reduction in lease listings following the June 27 loan restrictions. ◇ Processed food prices still soaring in the 4% range...discount events slow it down According to the 'July Consumer Price Trend' released by the Statistics Korea on the 5th, the consumer price index for last month was 116.52 (2020=100), up 2.1% from the previous year. The consumer price index growth rate recorded 2% from January of this year, but fell to 1.9% in May, and has maintained the 2% range for two consecutive ...