Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- Continued rise in prices of essential commodities and fuel since May 14 has increased financial pressure on common people across the country, with inflationary trends beginning to impact daily household expenses and transportation costs.

Prices of several commonly used items, including milk, petrol, diesel and CNG, have witnessed an increase in recent days. Gold and silver prices have also risen, adding to the broader impact of inflation across sectors.

With transportation becoming costlier, the effects of the price rise are gradually being felt in routine expenditure and everyday living costs.

Experts said the recent inflationary trend has largely been driven by an increase in wholesale prices, particularly in i...