Output prices rose 6.6% (vs 5.2% in June) in manufacturing industries. Meanwhile, charges in mining & quarrying added 3.7% (vs 5.7%).

In contrast, inflation remained steady for water supply (at 2.4%) and the prices of electricity, gas, steam & air conditioning supply remained low at same level (-3.5%).

On a monthly basis, producer prices rose by 1.6%, followed by a 1.3% rise in June.