Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026
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. Food, restaurant and accommodation services, and transport became costlier during the month, even as inflation in services such as healthcare, recreation, sports and culture cooled marginally.
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CPI retail inflation touching a 19-month peak is a core macro 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, food, restaurant and accommodation grew costlier.
- Healthcare, recreation, sports and culture cooled marginally.
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