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Mauritius inflation rate accelerates to 4.1% in June 2026
via Le Mauricien1 min read
Mauritius's headline inflation rate reached 4.1% for the twelve months ending June 2026, an increase from 2.9% recorded a year prior, according to data from Statistics Mauritius. This acceleration is attributed to rising costs across various everyday consumer goods, energy, and transportation. The Consumer Price Index CPI rose from 109.6 in March to 112.2 in June 2026, marking a 2.4% increase over three months. Significant price hikes were observed in bread, cooking oils, and other food items, alongside electricity tariffs, household gas, fuels, and international airfares. The "Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels" category saw a 6.6% increase, driven by a 14.4% rise in electricity tariffs and a 26.4% jump in household gas prices. Transportation costs also increased by 4.8% due to higher prices for gasoline, diesel, and taxi fares. These inflationary pressures were partially offset by decreases in the prices of vegetables, fruits, and private television subscriptions.
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