Average inflation 2000-2026 in India.
Based on data in a news article in :India Today' https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/india-cost-of-living-2000-vs-2026-price-comparison-sparks-debate-2921833-2026-06-04 From 2000 to 2026, the average annual inflation rate works out to about 6–7% for essentials like petrol, LPG, and milk, though each product shows a different trajectory. Petrol rose slower than LPG and milk, which saw sharper yearly increases. --- 📈 Estimated Annual Inflation Rates (2000–2026) - Petrol - Price: ₹26 (2000) → ₹102 (2026) - Growth factor: 3.92× over 26 years - Annual inflation ≈ 5.5% per year - Driven by crude oil volatility, rising taxes, and transport costs. - LPG Cylinder - Price: ₹157 (2000) → ₹912 (2026) - Growth factor: 5.81× over 26 years - Annual inflation ≈ 7.6% per year - Despite subsidies, LPG remains a major hou...