Consumer prices in China rose in September, marking an increase for the eighth straight month.

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows the consumer price index climbed 0.4 percent from the level a year earlier.

That was mainly due to rising prices of food, such as vegetable and pork.

On the other hand, the prices of automobiles and smartphones are falling as consumers are becoming more inclined to save money.

Furniture and home appliances were also cheaper due to weakness in the housing market. The struggling sectors have been fueling fears of deflation.

The producer price index for September was down 2.8 percent year-on-year. It has fallen for 24 months in a row.

Amid growing uncertainties over the economy, China's central bank announced additional monetary easing steps, including rate cuts, in September. The Chinese government also announced more fiscal stimuli last week.