(RTTNews) – China’s ex-factory values rose at the fastest rate recorded in September due to skyrocketing coal and electricity rationing, official knowledge revealed on Thursday; however, customer value inflation has slowed due to the drop in the value of red meat.

Producer value inflation rose more than expected to 10. 7% in September from 9. 5% in August, the National Bureau of Statistics reported. The rate is expected to reach 10. 5%.

Core customer value, food and energy inflation remained stable at 1. 2% in September.

The headline inflation outlook remains benign, CPI inflation is expected to fall at the end of the year, and CPI inflation is expected to remain subdued for the foreseeable future, the economist added.