CPI eases to 1.8 per cent amid moderating transport inflations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's headline inflation eased to 1.8 per cent in July 2026 from 1.9 per cent in June, as slower growth in transport costs helped moderate overall price increases, according to the Statistics Department.
Malaysia's headline inflation eased to 1.8% in July 2026, as a moderating transport inflation helped to temper overall price increases, according to the Statistics Department. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 137.1 points in July from 134.7 points a year earlier. The slower growth in transport costs played a significant role in the moderation, with the transport group's inflation declining to 1.4% from 2.8% in June.
This decline was mainly attributed to a slower increase in the cost of operating personal transport equipment and the easing of fuel prices due to lower RON97 petrol and diesel rates. Other categories like personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods & services also recorded slower inflation. However, inflation accelerated in several major categories, including food and beverages, housing, and the information and communication group.
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