Inflation rises to (-)0.12 pc on higher food, household prices

New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Inflation rose marginally to
minus 0.12 per cent for the week ended August 29 from minus
0.21 per cent in the previous week due to a rise in prices of
food and other household items.

The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation remained
negative for the 13th consecutive week primarily on high base.
Inflation turned negative for the first time in the week
ending June 6.

Inflation in the corresponding week last year was 12.38
per cent.

Prices of fruits, vegetables and milk rose by 1 per cent
each while eggs became expensive by 4 per cent, sea fish was
dearer by 2 per cent and soyabean oil rose 3 per cent.

Among the household items, laundry soaps became expensive
by 35 per cent, detergents by 17 per cent and toilet soap and
toothpaste by 6 per cent each. MORE PTI