Retail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increased food and fuel prices, marking a 16-month high.

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation reading under the new CPI series. Despite…

Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.

Food inflation edged up to 4.78%, driving the increase in headline consumer prices.