The all groups CPI:

• Rose 0.6% this quarter, compared with a rise of 0.2% in the june quarter 2017.

• Rose 1.8% over the twelve months to the september quarter 2017, compared with a rise of 1.9% over the twelve months to the june quarter 2017.

Overview of cpi movements:

• The most significant price rises this quarter are electricity (+8.9%), tobacco (+4.1%), international holiday travel and accommodation (+4.1%) and new dwelling purchase by owner-occupiers (+0.8%).

• The most significant offsetting price falls this quarter are vegetables (-10.9%), automotive fuel (-2.3%) and telecommunication equipment and services (-1.5%).