India May inflation likely 4% as food, fuel costs rise | TheBriefWire
India May inflation likely 4% as food, fuel costs rise
Published 8 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis India's inflation likely climbed to the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target in May, driven by rising vegetable prices and increased fuel costs. This
Synopsis India's inflation likely climbed to the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target in May, driven by rising vegetable prices and increased fuel costs. This trend marks a shift from the previous 15 months of below-target inflation, with economists anticipating further upward pressure due to elevated wholesale prices and potential monsoon impacts.
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 1:01 PM IST ยท Updated: June 8, 2026 โข 1:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India's inflation likely climbed to the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target in May, driven by rising vegetable prices and increased fuel costs.
This trend marks a shift from the previous 15 months of below-target inflation, with economists anticipating further upward pressure due to elevated wholesale prices and potential monsoon impacts.