Managing the pressure of inflation: How bad will it get and should you be worried?

The core inflation rate hit 2.1 per cent last December, year on year. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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SINGAPORE - Despite efforts to bring down prices, inflation has continued to rise.

The core inflation rate, which the Government has said is a more accurate gauge for locals, hit 2.1 per cent last December, year on year.

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