New Delhi, May 26 -- Everybody is talking about the rising inflation across the globe, and this has now hit India as well. From petrol and milk to daily essentials, households are feeling the impact of rising prices due to the war in West Asia.

India's CPI Inflation rose to 3.48% in April 2026 from 3.40% a month ago. Food inflation also rose to 4.20% in April from 3.87% in March. But which top 5 products exactly got costlier and cheaper in April 2026? Let's explore this.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices of goods and services that households regularly purchase for daily consumption. These include items such as food, beverages, milk, fuel, clothing, and other essentials.

For example, suppose your family spends Rs....