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Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectations

CNBC·August 24, 2026 at 5:24 AM+1

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Consumer prices rose 2.2% last month, compared with the 2.3% expected by economists polled by Reuters

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Channel News Asia·9h ago

Singapore's core inflation rises to 2% in July on higher electricity and gas, services, food prices

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