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, rose to a 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food and fuel prices climbed. Costlier food, restaurant and accommodation services and transport drove the increase, while inflation in healthcare, recreation, sports and culture eased marginally during the month, underscoring uneven price pressure across the consumption basket.
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- CPI retail inflation: 4.45% in July 2026, a 19-month high.
- Food, restaurant and accommodation services and transport turned costlier.
- Healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation ease marginally.
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