The core sector growth for August 2012 was supported with strong growth in coal and refinery output recording 11.0% and 8.4% growth, respectively. The production of crude oil, natural gas and fertilizers continued to record decline at 0.6%, 13.5% and 2.1%, respectively.
Meanwhile, the cement output declined 2.4% after recording consistent growth for last 14 months. However, the growth of the electricity generations moderated to two years low of 1.7% in August 2012.
The eight core infrastructure sector output rose 2.8% in April-August 2012, showing moderation in growth from 5.5% growth recorded in April-August 2011.