Ind
ia’s food price inflation soars

Food costs, which make up nearly half of India’s consumer price index, rose 7.97% year-on-year in May, pushed by edible oil and vegetable prices which continue to spiral upwards
   

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Consumer food price index (May 2022, year-on-year % change) 
Vegetables			18.26
Oils and fats 			13.26
Spices				9.93
Meat and fish			8.23
Prepared meals, snacks, sweets	7.10
Milk products 			5.64
Cereal products 		5.33
Non-alcoholic beverages		4.90
Sugar, confectionery		4.27
Fruits   			2.33
   
May 2014: Headline inflation was 8.33% when Narendra Modi took charge. Polls suggest it will remain over 7% in June 2022   


Source: National Statistical Office 
Modi picture: Getty Images 
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