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Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.
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NEW DELHI, India
Who
NSO, Dipti Deshpande
What
Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:29:00 GMT · 2h 28m ago
Where
NEW DELHI, India ·
Why
Acceleration in food prices, driven by persistent high temperatures impacting vegetables, dairy products, and eggs, caused the increase.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The rise in retail inflation, particularly due to food prices, indicates increasing cost of living pressures for consumers in India. This trend is expected to continue with further fuel price pass-through in June, potentially affecting household budgets.
Story chain
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- Currently Reading2h 28m agoRetail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.
- Economics2h 28m agoRetail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.Open article
- Economics2h 28m agoRetail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) in India increased for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.Open article
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- Economics4h 14m agoIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Tribunehttps://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/experts-warn-of-further-pressure-as-indias-retail-inflation-rises-to-3-93-per-cent-in-may/
- HIGHTimes of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/retail-inflation-inches-up-to-5-month-high-in-may/articleshow/131695946.cms
- HIGHRepublic Worldhttps://www.republicworld.com/business/indias-retail-inflation-climbs-to-393-in-may-as-food-fuel-costs-push-prices-up-experts-warn-of-6-peak-ahead-2026-06-12-128043
- HIGHHindustan Timeshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/may-inflation-stays-below-rbi-target-101781291226694.html