RAMALLAH, March 29, 2012 (WAFA) - The overall Producer Price Index (PPI) for the Palestinian Territory increased by 0.78% in February compared to January, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) said Thursday.

PPI for exported products increased by 0.78% in February compared to the previous month, while PPI for locally consumed products increased by 0.78% for the same period, added PCBS.

Changes in PPI for February was traced back to changes in prices of major activities compared to the previous month, including decrease in prices of fishing by 2.26% and manufacturing group by 0.30%, where as the prices for agricultural goods increased by 2.78%.

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