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  "id": 3311519,
  "title": "RBI warns fuel costs could reignite broader inflation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rbi-warns-fuel-costs-could-reignite-broader-inflation",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:05:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbi-flags-risk-of-food-fuel-prices-fuelling-broader-inflation/articleshow/133511523.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Reserve Bank of India has cautioned that rising costs of food, fuel, and other inputs could reignite inflationary pressures across the economy, according to its August Bulletin. The recovery in southwest monsoon rains in July aided kharif crop planting, helping to mitigate some risks to agriculture. However, global economic uncertainties persist due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and new US tariffs. High-frequency economic indicators indicate ongoing manufacturing and services growth, with double-digit expansion in both exports and imports in July. While headline inflation has risen above target, it is mainly due to supply-side issues; core inflation remains stable, suggesting limited cost transmission. Liquidity conditions have improved, boosting credit growth and investment. Foreign capital inflows have rebounded, boosting the external sector. The central bank emphasized that the Bulletin's insights are those of the authors and not the official stance of the Reserve Bank of India.",
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Economy",
        "title": "RBI warns food, fuel costs could reignite broader inflation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rbi-warns-food-fuel-costs-could-reignite-broader-inflation",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:05:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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