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Retail Inflation Hits 16-Month High of 3.9% in May

Published Friday, June 12, 2026 · Updated June 13

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India's retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), hit a 16-month high of 3.9% in May 2026. This increase is primarily driven by rising food and fuel prices, prompting discussions on future economic outlooks and potential policy responses.

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  • India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached a 16-month high of 3.9% in May 2026.
  • The rise in retail inflation is attributed to increasing food and fuel prices.

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  • The Hindu

    The article details India's retail inflation reaching a 16-month high, attributing it to rising food and fuel prices, and discusses future economic outlooks and potential policy responses.

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