Retail inflation rises to 5.54% in September, food prices surge
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Retail inflation reached 5.54% in September 2026, up from 4.83% in August, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the National Statistical Office on October 12, 2026. Food inflation also increased from 5.97% in August to 7.74% in September. Pulse prices are soaring due to adverse weather, lower supplies, and costlier imports, with pigeon pea prices nearing 2023-24 highs.
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