<h1>Retail inflation rises to 2.07% in August; CPI 3.65% amid food price hikes, year-on-year -0.69%</h1> Retail inflation in August rose to 2.07% from 1.61% in July, while the CPI was 3.65% in August 2024; year-on-year inflation for August 2025 versus August 2024 stood at -0.69%, according to the national statistics office. The increase in headline and food inflation in August is attributed chiefly to higher prices for vegetables, meat and fish, edible oils and fats, personal care items, and eggs. The government has mandated the central bank to target 4% inflation with a ±2 percentage point tolerance.