South Korea's consumer price index rose by 2.8% year-on-year in July, a slight decrease from the previous months' rates. This increase was primarily driven by a surge in oil prices, with diesel and gasoline prices seeing significant year-on-year increases. Despite the rise, the inflation rate remained below 3% for the first time in three months, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. AI
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