NBS
Headline CPI (YoY)
Year-on-year change in the consumer price index across all goods and services tracked by the NBS basket. The headline measure of inflation.
Latest
11.65% YoY
as of 1 May 2026
vs prior
▼ 0.36% YoY
vs year ago
▼ 11.32% YoY
In plain English
AI-generated · groq:llama-3.3-70b-versatileThe rate of change in prices of goods and services, known as inflation, is now 11.65% as of May 2026, which is lower than the previous month.
The Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures how much the prices of everyday items like food, housing, and clothing have changed over time. It helps us understand how fast prices are rising or falling. The latest number shows that prices are still going up, but at a slower rate than before. This means that the money in your pocket can buy a little more than it could last month, but not as much as it could a year ago.
What just changed
The inflation rate decreased from 12.01% in April 2026 to 11.65% in May 2026, indicating a continued slowdown in the rate of price increases.
How it affects you
- As a worker, you may see your salary go further if prices keep falling, but your employer might not give you a raise if they think prices are under control.
- As a parent, you might spend less on everyday items for your family, which could help you save money for other important things.
- As a trader, you need to think about how price changes will affect the things you buy and sell, and adjust your business plans accordingly.
- As a student, you might find that your allowance or scholarship can buy more with lower prices, but you should still be careful with your money.
Related legislation
- HB.0317House of RepresentativescommitteeA Bill for an Act to Repeal the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency Act and Enact a Petroleum Products Consumer Protection Act, and for Related Matters
Petroleum product pricing reform feeds directly into transport and food CPI.
- HB.0421House of Representativessecond readingA Bill for an Act to Establish a National Minimum Wage Adjustment Commission to Review the Minimum Wage Every Two Years, and for Related Matters
Statutory biennial wage review explicitly indexed to inflation.
Methodology & source
- Frequency
- monthly
- Unit
- % YoY (percent_yoy)
- Pillar
- Money & prices
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