Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise
Retail inflation hit a 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026, driven by costlier food and fuel. Prices of food, restaurant and accommodation services, and transport rose during the month, while services such as healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation cool marginally.
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A CPI inflation print at a multi-month high — the figure and its drivers are standard economy questions.
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- CPI retail inflation: 4.45% in July 2026, a 19-month high.
- Food, restaurant/accommodation services and transport turned costlier.
- Healthcare, recreation, sports and culture inflation cooled marginally.
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