Categories: Top Stories

Retail inflation climbs to 3.93% in May as food prices accelerate

Retail inflation climbed to 3.93% in May 2026, up from 3.48% in April, driven by a surge in food prices to 4.78%. While rural areas saw higher overall inflation, urban areas experienced a notable increase in housing costs. Precious metals and certain vegetables like tomatoes and ginger saw significant price hikes, contrasting with sharp drops in potato and peas prices.

The News Vista

Share
Published by
The News Vista

Recent Posts

Narco Kingpin Navpreet Singh Deported From Türkiye, Brought Back To India – outlookindia.com

Narco Kingpin Navpreet Singh Deported From Türkiye, Brought Back To India  outlookindia.com

1 hour ago

Patole Urges Rahul Gandhi To Visit Drought-Hit Areas Of Maharashtra – outlookindia.com

Patole Urges Rahul Gandhi To Visit Drought-Hit Areas Of Maharashtra  outlookindia.com

1 hour ago

Pacific to pacify ties? Washington sends US admiral to India as relations face strain

The US Embassy said the trip is meant to push forward the "major defense partnership"…

1 hour ago