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India’s May retail inflation reached 3.93%, which is the highest in the current CPI series.
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Who
RBI, oil marketing companies
What
India’s May retail inflation reached 3.93%, which is the highest in the current CPI series.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:50:00 GMT · 4h 20m ago
Where
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Why
This rise is attributed to the pass-through effects of surging food and fuel costs, including four tranches of petrol and diesel price increases beginning in mid-May and a sharp rise in commercial LPG prices.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The elevated inflation, though below the RBI's 4% target, suggests ongoing price pressures in India's economy, driven by food and fuel costs. This could lead to continued vigilance by the RBI and impact consumer purchasing power.
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