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Indias April Consumer Inflation Likely Rose to 38 as Higher Fuel Costs Weigh
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AI-generatedIndia-specific inflation rise driven by higher global crude oil prices (US-Iran war). Channel: fuel cost passthrough to CPI. Government tax cuts on petrol/diesel provide temporary relief but persistent high global energy costs may force retail fuel price increases. Impact on Indian consumer spending and input costs for transport-intensive sectors.
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- India's April CPI inflation projected at 3.80% vs 3.40% in March (Reuters poll of 46 economists).
- Crude oil prices remain about 40% above pre-war levels due to US-Iran war.
- India has cut taxes on petrol and diesel to mitigate rising fuel costs.
- Core inflation (ex food & fuel) expected at 3.55% in April.
- CPI data release scheduled for May 12.
India may raise retail fuel prices, but this could reduce demand, pushing crude prices down over 1-4 weeks.
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