Prices of essential goods sees steepest increase in May

6 days ago

Maldives Bureau of Statistics’ data shows that prices of essential goods in Male' recorded their steepest increase in May compared to last year. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks average changes in the prices of essential goods and services, prices rose by 6.35 percent in May 2026 compared to May 2025. This represents the highest annual inflation rate