Price development of product groups
In addition to the CPI inflation rate, CBS also publishes the price development of a number of product groups as part of its flash estimate. Four groups together constitute total CPI expenditure. These include: non-energy industrial goods; energy including motor fuels; food, beverages and tobacco; and services.
New energy price measurement method
As from reporting month June 2023, in which the flash estimate will be published on 30 June, CBS will employ a new method to measure energy prices in the CPI. Under the current method, the price development of energy is measured on the basis of new energy contracts. The new method uses transaction data provided by energy suppliers, so that the tariffs paid under long-standing energy contracts can also be taken into account. This will result in a more accurate inflation rate. Today, CBS publishes an update on its research into the new method of measuring energy prices.
Source: Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
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