Mubasher: The inflation rate in Bahrain rose 0.8% in March on an annual basis, according to recent official statistical data.

The consumer price index (CPI) stood at 128.7 points in March 2017 when compared to 127.7 points in March 2016.

On a monthly basis, the country’s inflation levelled up 0.9% when compared to February 2017, due to the increase in housing prices in Bahrain.