Singapore inflation

Singapore’s core inflation holds steady in May, but prices could climb

Private transport inflation saw the biggest jump in May, from 8.1 per cent in April to 8.6 per cent, on the back of larger increases in car and motorcycle prices.

askST

With tariffs expected to rise from July, should I change the way my household buys electricity?

The Energy Market Authority has warned that the electricity tariff is “expected to rise significantly” in the third quarter starting in July.

$500 CDC vouchers for all S’porean households from June 11; Govt ready to do more if needed: DPM Gan

This tranche of vouchers has been brought forward by half a year from January 2027 to June 2026 as the Government understands Singaporeans’ cost of living concerns.

Economists see slower Singapore growth in 2026, faster inflation: Survey

Gross domestic product will expand 3.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the results, down from 4.5 per cent in the previous survey in March.

Govt ready to help hawkers if needed, watching impact of rising costs on food prices: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu (foreground, second from right) and Sembawang GRC MP Gabriel Lam (foreground, centre) launching a support scheme called Brew Specials at 313 KPT coffeeshop at Block 313A Sembawang Drive on June 6.

Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom

While core inflation eased, private transport inflation jumped 8.1 per cent in April due to larger increases in petrol and car prices.

Coffee, milk powder among 5% of common household items hit by ‘shrinkflation’ in Singapore: Singstat

Five fast-moving consumer goods were most affected by shrinkflation, based on how often size reductions were observed across the supermarkets.

Singapore inflation accelerates as Iran war drives up petrol prices; higher costs expected to spread

Private transport inflation jumped to 6.6 per cent year on year in March, from 2.4 per cent in February as the Iran war drove up petrol prices.

Singaporeans adapt routines to cope with rising prices amid Iran war

Mr Vignesh Kumaravel says he is more careful with extra spending, while Ms Jean Chua and her family travel to Johor Bahru once a month for groceries and some discretionary spending.

Energy shock from Iran war to hit S’pore sectors like property and F&B; bunkering already affected

A prolonged disruption to global energy supplies poses risks of higher inflation and weaker growth in Singapore, and moderate demand for labour and wage growth.

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