Inflation rose in May in Mauritius

12 years, 10 months ago - June 07, 2011

Mauritius' annual average rate of inflation rose to 4.8% in May, the 11th straight rise, compared with 4.4% in April, official data showed on Tuesday.

The Central Statistics office said the Consumer Price Index held steady at 127.6, the same as April but was higher than May 2010's 119.1, speeding the year-on-year rate to 7.1% from 7.0% in April.

 

Text by Reuters

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