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Rising fuel prices are poised to reignite inflation, a crisil report warns. Expect higher costs for transport, logistics, and manufacturing, directly impacting food and consumer goods. Direct fuel price hikes could add nearly 48 basis points to inflation, with broader effects on supply chains. While GST cuts offer some relief, persistently high oil prices remain a concern for the economy.

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The MPC raised its inflation forecast to 5.1% but chose to look through the supply-side pressures; it will remain alert to risks from global price shocks and monsoon uncertainties.

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Industrial production growth eased to 4.9% in April 2026, impacted by a dip in mining. However, manufacturing and electricity generation showed robust gains, pushing sequential output higher. Capital goods and infrastructure segments continue to expand strongly, indicating sustained investment, though consumer goods growth remains moderate.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are directly impacting household budgets, driving up prices for everyday essentials like cooking oil, milk, and bread. Soaring global crude oil prices and a weakening rupee are increasing import, fuel, and transportation costs, leading to a domino effect on consumer goods and even healthcare services.

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Indian consumers may soon face higher prices as wholesale inflation surges, driven by global conflicts impacting commodity and energy costs. While retail inflation remains soft for now, a widening gap between wholesale and consumer price indices suggests businesses will likely pass on increased production expenses, leading to costlier everyday goods and services in the coming months.

Congress workers protested rising fuel and milk prices, with leaders arriving by bullock cart to highlight inflation's impact. Delhi Congress president Devendra Yadav criticized the government's handling of essential commodity costs, stating inflation has doubled since 2014. This demonstration follows a recent Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices across major cities.