Retail inflation in February 2015 was 5.37%
Q. What was the retail inflation observed in Feb’15 in comparison to 5.11% in Jan’15?- Published on 28 Mar 15a. 5.37%
b. 6.01%
c. 6.70%
d. 5.9%
ANSWER: 5.37%
It increased due to higher prices of food items, including vegetables. According to official data, food inflation rose to 6.79 percent in February this year, from 6.06 percent in January. Inflation in vegetables rose to 13%, and in pulses and products to 10.61% during the month under review. Inflation in rural areas stood at 5.79 percent, and in urban areas at 4.95 percent in February.
