India's retail inflation hits 6% YoY by August 2026

Market overview

Fuel price hikes directly impact transportation and food costs, contributing to higher consumer inflation. With energy comprising ~5% of India's CPI basket, a sustained INR 3/liter increase would push inflation above the RBI's upper tolerance band of 6%.

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Implied probability (Yes)

68%

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