Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index, hit a 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food and fuel prices rose. Food, restaurant and accommodation services, and transport became more expensive during the month, while services such as healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation cooling marginally.
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A 19-month high in CPI inflation directly bears on monetary policy and is exam-relevant.
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- CPI retail inflation rose to a 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026
- Food, dining, accommodation and transport became more expensive
- Healthcare, recreation, sports and culture inflation cooled marginally
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