<h1>Inflation Rate Rises to 11.89% for Week Ending June 28, 2008; Prices of Essential Commodities Stabilize.</h1> The Finance Ministry reported that the inflation rate for the week ending June 28, 2008, rose slightly to 11.89% from 11.63% the previous week. The annual inflation rate for a group of 30 commodities stands at 5.98%. Prices of essential commodities, including food grains, pulses, and dairy products, have stabilized. Among primary articles, 12 out of 98 showed a price decline, while 55 remained unchanged. In manufactured products, 278 out of 320 commodities saw no price increase, and 16 experienced a decline. The 'fuel power and light' category showed price stability.