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India’s May retail inflation reached 3.93%, the highest in the current CPI series and a 15-month high compared to the previous series.
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Who
RBI, oil marketing companies, The Centre
What
India’s May retail inflation reached 3.93%, the highest in the current CPI series and a 15-month high compared to the previous series.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:50:00 GMT · 4h 17m ago
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Why
This rise is attributed to the pass-through effects of surging food and fuel costs, including petrol and diesel price increases and a sharp rise in commercial LPG prices.
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The elevated inflation suggests ongoing price pressures in the Indian economy, potentially affecting consumer purchasing power and the RBI's monetary policy decisions, with no rapid decline in inflation expected despite improving geopolitical prospects.
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