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India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May 2026, driven by higher petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, and increasing imported inflation.

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What
India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May 2026, driven by higher petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, and increasing imported inflation.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:48:10 GMT · 1h 52m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Rising fuel prices, LPG shortages, and increased imported inflation are contributing to higher domestic prices.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The report suggests that the Reserve Bank of India may not cut interest rates in August, which could affect economic policy and borrowing costs across India. Continued poor monsoon conditions could also lead to future food inflation.

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  1. Economics1h 46m ago
    Retail inflation in India increased to 3.93 percent in May from 3.48 percent in the preceding month, driven by higher food prices and the impact of rising global energy costs on domestic fuel rates, according to NSO data.
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  2. Currently Reading1h 52m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May 2026, driven by higher petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, and increasing imported inflation.
  3. Economics2h 10m ago
    Retail inflation in India increased to 3.93 percent in May from 3.48 percent in the preceding month, driven by higher food prices and the impact of rising global energy prices on domestic petrol and diesel rates.
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  4. Economics3h 10m ago
    India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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  5. Economics3h 12m ago
    India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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  6. Economics3h 26m ago
    India’s retail inflation inched closer to the Reserve Bank of India’s 4 percent medium-term target in May, rising to 3.93 percent from 3.48 percent in April.
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  7. Economics3h 32m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven mainly by higher food and fuel prices.
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  8. Economics3h 47m ago
    Retail inflation inched up in May to 3.93 per cent compared to 3.48 per cent in the preceding month.
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  9. Economics3h 58m ago
    India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
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  10. Economics4h 20m ago
    India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices, according to NSO data.
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  11. Economics4h 20m ago
    India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.
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  12. Economics4h 26m ago
    India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, according to data released by MoSPI on Friday.
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  13. Economics4h 45m ago
    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
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  14. Economics4h 45m ago
    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the highest print in the new series launched in January this year.
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  15. Economics4h 54m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May compared to 3.48 per cent in April.
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  16. Economics4h 54m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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  17. Economics5h 8m ago
    India’s retail inflation marginally rose up in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rising to 3.93 per cent from 3.48 per cent in April.
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