Retail inflation eases to 7.01% in June this year compared to 7.04% in preceding month

Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), eased to 7.01 per cent in June this year compared to 7.04 per cent in preceding month. As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data released today, inflation eased marginally mainly due to easing prices in 'Food & Beverages' section. In June 2022, inflation in the food basket came at 7.56 per cent, compared to 7.84 per cent in the May this year. The inflation figure in vegetables eased to ...