CPI Inflation Reaches 3.93% in May 2026

MoSPI released CPI data showing retail inflation at 3.93% and food inflation at 4.78% for May 2026.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Consumer Price Index data for May 2026 with base year 2024=100. Retail inflation based on CPI stood at 3.93% in May 2026. Rural inflation was 4.25%, while urban inflation was 3.53%. Food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index stood at 4.78%, making the data important for monetary policy and economy-related exam questions.