Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index, climbed to 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 healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation cool marginally. It marked a fresh acceleration in headline consumer prices.
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A 19-month high in retail inflation — a headline economy data point.
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- Retail (CPI) inflation: 4.45% in July 2026, a 19-month high.
- Driven by rising food and fuel prices.
- Transport and food services costlier; healthcare, recreation cooled.
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