(2nd LD) Consumer prices up 2.8 pct in Oct., remain in 2 pct range for 2nd month

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(ATTN: ADDS more info with finance ministry's release in last 6 paras) By Kang Yoon-seung

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.8 percent in October from a year earlier, data showed Tuesday, as agricultural product prices continued to decline despite energy costs remaining elevated.

According to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics, consumer price growth eased to 2.8 percent in October from 2.9 percent in September and 3.1 percent in August.

The data ministry said petroleum products' prices advanced 14.9 percent on-year in October, contributing 0.56 percentage point to the month's on-year inflation rate. It was the sharpest growth since 15.5 percent posted in July.

In detail, diesel prices jumped 19.7 percent on-year in October, while gasoline prices increased a sharp 11.6 percent.

South Korea relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs.

The report showed that prices of industrial products overall rose 4.4 percent on-year in October due to higher global energy prices, with those of mobile phones and computers climbing 10.8 percent and 26.2 percent, respectively.

Prices of imported automobiles, on the other hand, fell 3.9 percent over the same period.

In addition, prices of agricultural, livestock and fishery products fell 1.7 percent over the same period, the findings showed, lowering the overall inflation rate by 0.14 percentage point. It marked the third consecutive month of an on-year decline.

Prices of apples, napa cabbages and cucumbers fell 13.4 percent, 44.3 percent and 39.5 percent, respectively. Those of domestically produced beef, however, rose 9.1 percent.

The service sector's prices moved up 2.7 percent, led by higher insurance premiums and overseas package tour prices, which increased 13.4 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively.

Dining-out prices climbed 2.9 percent on-year in October, marking the highest increase since February, when they also increased 2.9 percent, and contributing 0.42 percentage point to the overall inflation rate.

Prices of electricity, gas and water went up 0.4 percent over the same period.

Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, stood at 2.8 percent on-year in October.

In a separate release, the Ministry of Finance and Economy said the country's fuel price cap system is estimated to have lowered October's inflation rate by 0.8 percentage point.

"In October, while prices of processed foodstuffs rose, those of agricultural, livestock and fishery products fell, with overall consumer prices rising 2.8 percent," First Vice Finance Minister Kwon Dae-young said during a meeting with economy-related vice ministers.

"Amid uncertainties surrounding the war in the Middle East and high oil prices, South Korea is maintaining a stable (inflation rate) compared with major countries on the back of policy efforts, such as the fuel price cap system," Kwon added.

The finance ministry said it plans to closely monitor prices of items closely linked to people's livelihoods and take measures as needed.

The government will also seek to revamp the country's distribution system and take stern action against unfair practices, such as price collusion, it added.

South Korea will also allocate 64 billion won (US$47.5 million) to ease household financial burdens through discount events ahead of the annual "gimjang" season, which typically runs from November to December, when people make large quantities of kimchi for the winter.

A shopper purchases groceries at a supermarket in Seoul on Oct. 30, 2026. (Yonhap)

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(2nd LD) Consumer prices up 2.8 pct in Oct., remain in 2 pct range for 2nd month

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（注：最后六段补充了财政部发布的更多信息）作者：康允胜

首尔，11月3日（韩联社）——周二公布的数据显示，韩国10月份消费者价格指数同比上涨2.8%，尽管能源成本仍然居高不下，但农产品价格继续下降。

根据国家统计局的数据，10月份消费者物价涨幅从9月份的2.9%和8月份的3.1%放缓至2.8%。

数据部表示，10月份石油产品价格同比上涨14.9%，对当月同比通胀率推高0.56个百分点。这是自7月份涨幅15.5%以来的最大涨幅。

具体来说，10 月份柴油价格同比上涨 19.7%，而汽油价格也大幅上涨 11.6%。

韩国严重依赖进口来满足其能源需求。

报告显示，受全球能源价格上涨的影响，10月份工业产品价格同比上涨4.4%，其中手机和电脑价格分别上涨10.8%和26.2%。

另一方面，同期进口汽车价格下降了3.9%。

此外，调查结果显示，同期农产品、畜产品和渔业产品价格下降了1.7%，使整体通胀率下降了0.14个百分点。这是连续第三个月同比下降。

苹果、大白菜和黄瓜的价格分别下跌了13.4%、44.3%和39.5%。然而，国产牛肉的价格却上涨了9.1%。

服务业价格上涨 2.7%，其中保险费和海外旅游套餐价格分别上涨 13.4% 和 11.5%。

10 月份外出就餐价格同比上涨 2.9%，创下自 2 月份以来的最高涨幅（2 月份也上涨了 2.9%），对整体通货膨胀率的贡献率为 0.42 个百分点。

同期，电力、燃气和水的价格上涨了0.4%。

剔除波动较大的食品和能源价格后的核心通胀率在10月份同比为2.8%。

财政经济部在另一份声明中表示，该国的燃油价格上限制度预计使10月份的通货膨胀率下降了0.8个百分点。

“10月份，加工食品价格上涨，而农产品、畜产品和渔业产品价格下降，整体消费价格上涨2.8%。”财政部第一副部长权大荣在与经济相关副部长的会议上表示。

权先生补充道：“尽管中东战争和高油价带来了诸多不确定性，但凭借燃油价格上限制度等政策措施，韩国与主要国家相比，保持了稳定的通货膨胀率。”

财政部表示，将密切关注与民生密切相关的商品价格，并根据需要采取相应措施。

声明还补充说，政府还将寻求改革该国的分配系统，并对价格串通等不公平做法采取严厉措施。

韩国还将拨款 640 亿韩元（4750 万美元），在一年一度的“泡菜季”（通常从 11 月到 12 月，人们会大量制作泡菜过冬）到来之前，通过折扣活动减轻家庭的经济负担。

2026年10月30日，一名顾客在首尔一家超市购买食品杂货。（韩联社）

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（第二份报告）10月份消费者价格上涨2.8%，连续第二个月保持在2%的涨幅区间。