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Food, fuel and precious metals drive September retail inflation to 23-month high of 5.5%
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Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September 2026 was the highest since October 2024. The rate in September also marked a substantial increase over the 4.8% rate seen in August 2026
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- 2026-10-17T13:35:32.000Z
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- The Hindu · Business Food and fuel push wholesale inflation to series-high of 11.4% in September 2026
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- The Hindu · Business — Food, fuel and precious metals drive September retail inflation to 23-month high of 5.5%
- The Hindu · Business — Food and fuel push wholesale inflation to series-high of 11.4% in September 2026