Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) unveils modernised Consumer Price Index with food weight dropping to 36.8 percent.

Exam-focused facts from the 6 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) announced new CPI 2024 series to release on 12 February.
Food and beverages weight declines from 45.9 percent in 2012 to 36.8 percent in 2024, a 9.1 percentage point reduction.
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels category weight rises from 16.9 percent to 17.7 percent.
House rent index compilation extended to rural areas for first time using Census 2011 dwelling type weights.
Six rented dwellings selected per rural village versus 12 per urban market under revised Index.
Transport category weight increases marginally to 8.8 percent.
Health category weight rises to 6.1 percent.
Education services weight declines to 3.3 percent from 4.5 percent.