Retail inflation at 3.93% in May 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 4.78%
CPI data released on 12 June 2026 put all-India retail inflation for May 2026 at 3.93% (provisional) on the new base year 2024, with food inflation at 4.78%.
Summary
All-India retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with base year 2024 was 3.93% (provisional) in May 2026 over May 2025, according to data released by MoSPI on 12 June 2026. Inflation was 4.25% in rural areas and 3.53% in urban areas. Food inflation based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) was 4.78% (provisional).
Key facts
- Headline CPI inflation, May 2026
- 3.93% (provisional)
- Rural / urban
- 4.25% / 3.53%
- CFPI food inflation
- 4.78% (provisional)
- Base year
- 2024 (=100)
- Released by
- MoSPI, 12 June 2026
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What was all-India retail inflation (CPI, base 2024) for May 2026, as released on 12 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 3.93%
Headline CPI inflation for May 2026 was 3.93% (provisional).
What was food inflation based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 4.78%
CFPI-based food inflation for May 2026 was 4.78% (provisional).
According to the CPI release for May 2026, how did rural and urban retail inflation compare?
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Correct answer: B — Rural 4.25%, urban 3.53%
Rural inflation was 4.25% and urban inflation was 3.53%.
Consider the following statements about the CPI release of 12 June 2026: 1. The CPI series used has 2024 as its base year (2024=100). 2. The release is issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. 3. Rural inflation in May 2026 was higher than urban inflation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the series is on base 2024=100, released by MoSPI, and rural inflation (4.25%) exceeded urban (3.53%).