Singapore's core inflation dips to 0.6% in May as food prices ease

Singapore's core inflation dips to 0.6% in May as food prices ease

Food commodity price increases should also stay contained, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

Singapore’s inflation eases in May amid slower food and transport price growth

Singapore’s inflation eased in May 2025, with both core and headline measures aligning with economists’ expectations, according to data released on 23 June by the Department of Statistics (SingStat). Core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private transport, moderated to 0.6% year-on-year in May, down from April’s 0.7%. Headline inflation, which includes all components, dipped to 0.8% from 0.9% in April, also in line with projections. O…

Singapore Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with forecasts (0.8) in May

Singapore Consumer Price Index (YoY) in line with forecasts (0.8) in May

Singapore’s core inflation dips back to 0.6% in May; headline inflation at 0.8%

Singapore’s inflation nudged back down in May, driven by slower price increases in food and private transport, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Monday (Jun 23).