{
  "id": 7307617,
  "title": "Retail Inflation Rises To 8-Month High Of 4.82% In August On Higher Food Prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/retail-inflation-rises-to-8-month-high-of-4-82-in-august-on-higher",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/retail-inflation-rises-to-8-month-high-of-482-in-august-on-higher-food-prices"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's retail inflation surged to an eight-month peak of 4.82% in August, driven by soaring food prices. The Consumer Price Index-based inflation climbed from 4.45% in July to the current level, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4%. This marks the third consecutive month when CPI inflation has exceeded the RBI's target. Food prices were the primary culprit behind the inflation spike, with the Consumer Food Price Index reaching 5.95% in August, up from 5.52% in July. Rural areas experienced higher food inflation at 6.13%, compared to 5.64% in urban areas. The Wholesale Inflation Rate also increased to 9.92% in August, primarily due to rising fuel and food prices. Key food items like onions, garlic, and ginger saw significant price hikes, with onion inflation more than doubling to 48.27% in August from 22.54% in July. However, some vegetables provided relief, with tomato prices dropping 31.09% year-on-year and potato prices falling 13.14%. The inflation figures will be crucial ahead of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's October meeting, with the September data expected after the policy review. During their last meeting, the MPC decided to keep the repo rate at 5.25% and maintained a neutral stance.",
  "summary": "India’s retail inflation increased to an eight-month high in August as rising food prices continued to strain household budgets. Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rose to 4.82% from 4.45% in July, keeping headline inflation above the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target of 4%. The latest data marks the third consecutive month when CPI inflation has remained above the RBI’s target.…",
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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."
}