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Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport costs, but remained below the RBI’s 4% target.
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Who
Aastha Gudwani, Chief India economist Barclays, statistics ministry
What
Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport costs, but remained below the RBI’s 4% target.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:32:17 GMT · 3h 13m ago
Where
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Why
Higher growth in food inflation is partly due to an adverse base effect, and restaurant and accommodation inflation is likely due to restaurants passing on LPG price hikes.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Despite reported figures, actual inflation experienced by consumers, especially for fuel, may be higher due to data collection methods, which could lead to delayed recognition of inflation from fuel price hikes until next month. This discrepancy could influence future economic forecasts and consumer spending.
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