Indonesia’s annual inflation eased slightly to 2.31% in August 2025, down from 2.37% in July, which had marked the highest rate since June 2024. The latest reading remained within the central bank’s target range of 1.5% to 3.5%. Inflation slowed in several categories, including education (1.43% vs 1.95% in July), clothing (0.81% vs 1.94%), accommodation and restaurants (1.85% vs 1.86%), and furnishing (0.42% vs 0.52%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for food (3.99% vs 3.75%) and health (1.91% vs 1.84%), while remaining steady for housing (at 1.65%). Prices also fell for transport (-0.29% vs 0.12%) and communication (-0.33% vs -0.31%). Core inflation, which excludes administered and volatile food prices, declined to an eleven-month low of 2.17% in August, down from 2.32% in July. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) edged down by 0.08%, marking the first monthly decline in three months and reversing a 0.3% increase in the previous month.