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India’s May retail inflation at 3.93%, the highest in the current CPI series, has begun to reflect the pass-through effects of surging food and fuel costs more clearly than in previous months.
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Who
RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
What
India’s May retail inflation at 3.93%, the highest in the current CPI series, has begun to reflect the pass-through effects of surging food and fuel costs more clearly than in previous months.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:50:00 GMT · 2h 53m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Rising food and fuel costs, including petrol and diesel price increases and a sharp rise in commercial LPG prices, are driving India's retail inflation.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
India's retail inflation reached 3.93% in May, its highest in the current CPI series, largely due to increased food and fuel prices. This persistent inflationary pressure suggests a rapid decline in inflation is unlikely, impacting the purchasing power of consumers.
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5 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 53m agoIndia’s May retail inflation at 3.93%, the highest in the current CPI series, has begun to reflect the pass-through effects of surging food and fuel costs more clearly than in previous months.
- Economics2h 53m agoIndia’s May retail inflation reached 3.93%, the highest in the current CPI series and a 15-month high compared to the previous series.Open article
- Economics2h 53m agoIndia’s May retail inflation rose to 3.93%, the highest in the current CPI series.Open article
- Economics2h 53m agoIndia’s May retail inflation reached 3.93%, which is the highest in the current CPI series.Open article
- Economics2h 53m agoIndia’s May retail inflation reached 3.93%, marking the highest in the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) series and a 15-month high compared to the previous series.Open article
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