Andhra Pradesh’s retail inflation above national average for fifth month running

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Retail inflation in Andhra Pradesh reached 4.9% in May 2026, surpassing the national average of 3.9%. Personal care and miscellaneous services experienced the most significant price increases, prompting the government to place inflation on a 'Needs Attention' watchlist.

The State’s retail inflation rose to 4.9% in May 2026 against a national 3.9%, with personal care and miscellaneous services seeing the steepest rise; the government has placed inflation on its ‘Needs Attention’ watchlist