The department stated that the year-on-year inflation rate showed a notable increase during May, reflecting rising prices across both food and non-food categories.
Food inflation, which stood at 1.1% in April 2026, increased to 1.5% in May 2026. Meanwhile, non-food inflation also recorded an upward trend, rising from 7.8% in April to 8.6% in May.
The latest figures indicate continued price pressures in the economy, with inflation increasing across key consumer expenditure categories.
The Department of Census and Statistics publishes monthly inflation data to monitor changes in the cost of living and provide insights into economic trends in the country.
