India, Sept. 8 -- Latvia's consumer price inflation increased in August from a 5-month low in July, data from the statistical office showed on Tuesday.

The consumer price index rose 3.2 percent year-on-year in August, following a 2.6 percent increase in June.

Inflation based on transportation quickened notably to 8.6 percent from 4.6 percent amid higher fuel costs. Housing and utility costs grew at a stable pace of 6.8 percent, and health costs were 4.2 percent higher.

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