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Singapore Inflation Rate Edges Lower
Singapore’s annual inflation rate edged lower to 1.2% in February 2026, from a thirteen-month high of 1.4% in the previous month. The main downward pressure came from housing and utilities (0.3% vs 1.7% in January), driven largely by softer prices in utilities and other fuels. On the other hand, food inflation picked up (1.6% vs 1.2%), particularly in cereal products, meat, and fruits and nuts. Transport costs also accelerated (2.7% vs 2.4%), led by private transport and land transport services. In addition, prices recovered for clothing (0.9% vs -0.4%) and information and communication (1.4% vs -1.9%), while inflation rose further in recreation, sport and culture (1.9% vs 0.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.6%, rebounding from a 0.5% decline in January. Meanwhile, the core inflation rate rose to 1.4% from 1%, marking its highest level since December 2024.
Published on 2026-03-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Edges Lower
Singapore’s annual inflation rate edged lower to 1.2% in February 2026, from a thirteen-month high of 1.4% in the previous month. The main downward pressure came from housing and utilities (0.3% vs 1.7% in January), driven largely by softer prices in utilities and other fuels. On the other hand, food inflation picked up (1.6% vs 1.2%), particularly in cereal products, meat, and fruits and nuts. Transport costs also accelerated (2.7% vs 2.4%), led by private transport and land transport services. In addition, prices recovered for clothing (0.9% vs -0.4%) and information and communication (1.4% vs -1.9%), while inflation rose further in recreation, sport and culture (1.9% vs 0.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.6%, rebounding from a 0.5% decline in January. Meanwhile, the core inflation rate rose to 1.4% from 1%, marking its highest level since December 2024.
Published on 2026-03-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Edges Lower
Singapore’s annual inflation rate edged lower to 1.2% in February 2026, from a thirteen-month high of 1.4% in the previous month. The main downward pressure came from housing and utilities (0.3% vs 1.7% in January), driven largely by softer prices in utilities and other fuels. On the other hand, food inflation picked up (1.6% vs 1.2%), particularly in cereal products, meat, and fruits and nuts. Transport costs also accelerated (2.7% vs 2.4%), led by private transport and land transport services. In addition, prices recovered for clothing (0.9% vs -0.4%) and information and communication (1.4% vs -1.9%), while inflation rose further in recreation, sport and culture (1.9% vs 0.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.6%, rebounding from a 0.5% decline in January. Meanwhile, the core inflation rate rose to 1.4% from 1%, marking its highest level since December 2024.
Published on 2026-03-23

Singapore Inflation Climbs to 13-Month High
Singapore’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.4% in January 2026, the highest reading since December 2024, accelerating from 1.2% in December. The main upward pressure came from a sharp increase in housing maintenance and repair costs, which surged to 27.9% (vs 1.6% in December). Inflation also picked up in housing and utilities (1.7% vs 0.2%), healthcare (4.4% vs 4.2%), and recreation, sport and culture (0.6% vs 0.3%). Meanwhile, food inflation held steady at 1.2%, as declines in rice (-1.9% vs -4.1%) and leafy vegetables (-2.4% vs -2.1%) were offset by higher prices for cakes and pastries (2.1% vs 1.3%), and breakfast cereals (1.7% vs -0.8%). Transport inflation also slowed to 2.4% (vs 3.6%), while deflation persisted for clothing & footwear (-0.4% vs -1%), and information and communication remained in deflation (-1.9% vs -2%). Core inflation was unchanged at 1.2%. On a monthly basis, CPI fell 0.5%, the first decline since late July, following a 0.3% increase in December.
Published on 2026-02-23

Singapore Inflation Climbs to 13-Month High
Singapore’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.4% in January 2026, the highest reading since December 2024, accelerating from 1.2% in December. The main upward pressure came from a sharp increase in housing maintenance and repair costs, which surged to 27.9% (vs 1.6% in December). Inflation also picked up in housing and utilities (1.7% vs 0.2%), healthcare (4.4% vs 4.2%), and recreation, sport and culture (0.6% vs 0.3%). Meanwhile, food inflation held steady at 1.2%, as declines in rice (-1.9% vs -4.1%) and leafy vegetables (-2.4% vs -2.1%) were offset by higher prices for cakes and pastries (2.1% vs 1.3%), and breakfast cereals (1.7% vs -0.8%). Transport inflation also slowed to 2.4% (vs 3.6%), while deflation persisted for clothing & footwear (-0.4% vs -1%), and information and communication remained in deflation (-1.9% vs -2%). Core inflation was unchanged at 1.2%. On a monthly basis, CPI fell 0.5%, the first decline since late July, following a 0.3% increase in December.
Published on 2026-02-23

Singapore Inflation Climbs to 13-Month High
Singapore’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.4% in January 2026, the highest reading since December 2024, accelerating from 1.2% in December. The main upward pressure came from a sharp increase in housing maintenance and repair costs, which surged to 27.9% (vs 1.6% in December). Inflation also picked up in housing and utilities (1.7% vs 0.2%), healthcare (4.4% vs 4.2%), and recreation, sport and culture (0.6% vs 0.3%). Meanwhile, food inflation held steady at 1.2%, as declines in rice (-1.9% vs -4.1%) and leafy vegetables (-2.4% vs -2.1%) were offset by higher prices for cakes and pastries (2.1% vs 1.3%), and breakfast cereals (1.7% vs -0.8%). Transport inflation also slowed to 2.4% (vs 3.6%), while deflation persisted for clothing & footwear (-0.4% vs -1%), and information and communication remained in deflation (-1.9% vs -2%). Core inflation was unchanged at 1.2%. On a monthly basis, CPI fell 0.5%, the first decline since late July, following a 0.3% increase in December.
Published on 2026-02-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Steady at 1.2%
Singapore's annual inflation rate stood at 1.2% in December 2025, unchanged from the previous two months and in line with market expectations. Prices were stable for food (1.2%), housing and utilities (0.2%), and information and communications (-2%). Additionally, costs rose slightly for transport (3.6% vs 3.2%) and education (1.2% vs 1.1%). On the other hand, deflation deepened for clothing and footwear (-1% vs -0.5%), while it slipped for household durables and services (-0.3% vs 0%) and ticked down for recreation, sport and culture (0.3% vs 0.5%) and miscellaneous goods and services (0.1% vs 0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up to 0.3% from 0.2% in November 2025. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.2% in December, the same as in the previous two months.
Published on 2026-01-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Steady in November
Singapore's annual inflation rate stood at 1.2% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous month but missing market expectations of 1.3%. Prices increased at a softer pace for housing and utilities (0.2% vs 0.3% in October), transport (3.2% vs 3.4%), recreation, sports and culture (0.5% vs 1.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.2% vs 0.3%), while they remained stable for food (1.2%) and education (1.1%). In addition, prices declined for clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs 1.2%). On the other hand, prices accelerated for health (4.4% vs 4%), and deflation softened for information and communication (-2% vs -2.5%). Moreover, costs stalled for household durables and services after a 0.4% fall. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% after stalling in October. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.2% in November, matching market expectations.
Published on 2025-12-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Steady in November
Singapore's annual inflation rate stood at 1.2% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous month but missing market expectations of 1.3%. Prices increased at a softer pace for housing and utilities (0.2% vs 0.3% in October), transport (3.2% vs 3.4%), recreation, sports and culture (0.5% vs 1.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.2% vs 0.3%), while they remained stable for food (1.2%) and education (1.1%). In addition, prices declined for clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs 1.2%). On the other hand, prices accelerated for health (4.4% vs 4%), and deflation softened for information and communication (-2% vs -2.5%). Moreover, costs stalled for household durables and services after a 0.4% fall. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% after stalling in October. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.2% in November, matching market expectations.
Published on 2025-12-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Steady in November
Singapore's annual inflation rate stood at 1.2% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous month but missing market expectations of 1.3%. Prices increased at a softer pace for housing and utilities (0.2% vs 0.3%), transport (3.2% vs 3.4%), recreation, sports and culture (0.5% vs 1.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.2% vs 0.3%), while they remained stable for food (1.2%) and education (1.1%). In addition, prices declined for clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs 1.2%). On the other hand, prices accelerated for health (4.4% vs 4%), and deflation softened for information and communication (-2% vs -2.5%). Moreover, costs stalled for household durables and services after a 0.4% fall. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% after stalling in October. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.2% in November, matching market expectations.
Published on 2025-12-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Steady in November
Singapore's annual inflation rate stood at 1.2% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous month but missing market expectations of 1.3%. Prices increased at a softer pace for housing and utilities (0.2% vs 0.3%), transport (3.2% vs 3.4%), recreation, sports and culture (0.5% vs 1.1%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.2% vs 0.3%), while they remained stable for food (1.2%) and education (1.1%). In addition, prices declined for clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs 1.2%). On the other hand, prices accelerated for health (4.4% vs 4%), and deflation softened for information and communication (-2% vs -2.5%). Moreover, costs stalled for household durables and services after a 0.4% fall. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% after stalling in October. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.2% in November, matching market expectations.
Published on 2025-12-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Notches 9-Month High
Singapore's annual inflation rate climbed to 1.2% in October 2025 from 0.7% in the prior month, marking the highest print since January. Food prices rose the most in six months (1.2% vs 1.1% in September), while further upward pressure came from clothing (1.2% vs –0.1%), housing (0.3% vs 0.2%), health (4.0% vs 1.4%), transport (3.4% vs 3.4%), recreation & culture (1.1% vs –2.2%), education (1.1% vs 1.0%), and miscellaneous items (0.3% vs –0.1%). In contrast, household durables and services saw a deeper drop (–0.4% vs –0.3%). The annual core inflation rate jumped to 1.2% from 0.4% in September, registering the highest figure in 10 months. Monthly, consumer prices were unchanged, after a 0.4% rise in September. In a joint statement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry said imported costs are expected to keep falling, though at a slower pace. Meanwhile, administrative factors that have been dampening inflation may taper in the coming quarters.
Published on 2025-11-24

Singapore Inflation Rate Notches 9-Month High
Singapore's annual inflation rate climbed to 1.2% in October 2025 from 0.7% in the prior month, marking the highest print since January. Food prices rose the most in six months (1.2% vs 1.1% in September), while further upward pressure came from clothing (1.2% vs –0.1%), housing (0.3% vs 0.2%), health (4.0% vs 1.4%), transport (3.4% vs 3.4%), recreation & culture (1.1% vs –2.2%), education (1.1% vs 1.0%), and miscellaneous items (0.3% vs –0.1%). In contrast, household durables and services saw a deeper drop (–0.4% vs –0.3%). The annual core inflation rate jumped to 1.2% from 0.4% in September, registering the highest figure in 10 months. Monthly, consumer prices were unchanged, after a 0.4% rise in September. In a joint statement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry said imported costs are expected to keep falling, though at a slower pace. Meanwhile, administrative factors that have been dampening inflation may taper in the coming quarters.
Published on 2025-11-24

Singapore Inflation Rate Notches 9-Month High
Singapore's annual inflation rate climbed to 1.2% in October 2025 from 0.7% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since January. The annual core inflation rate also jumped to 1.2% from 0.4% in September, registering the highest figure in 10 months.
Published on 2025-11-24

Singapore Inflation Rate Notches 9-Month High
Singapore's annual inflation rate climbed to 1.2% in October 2025 from 0.7% in the prior month, marking the highest print since January. Food prices rose the most in six months (1.2% vs 1.1% in September), while further upward pressure came from clothing (1.2% vs –0.1%), housing (0.3% vs 0.2%), health (4.0% vs 1.4%), transport (3.4% vs 3.4%), recreation & culture (1.1% vs –2.2%), education (1.1% vs 1.0%), and miscellaneous items (0.3% vs –0.1%). In contrast, household durables and services saw a deeper drop (–0.4% vs –0.3%). The annual core inflation rate jumped to 1.2% from 0.4% in September, registering the highest figure in 10 months. Monthly, consumer prices were unchanged, after a 0.4% rise in September. In a joint statement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry said imported costs are expected to keep falling, though at a slower pace. Meanwhile, administrative factors that have been dampening inflation may taper in the coming quarters.
Published on 2025-11-24

Singapore Inflation Rate Notches 9-Month High
Singapore's annual inflation rate climbed to 1.2% in October 2025 from 0.7% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since January. Food prices recorded their fastest increase in six months (1.2% vs 1.1% in September), while further upward pressure came from most components, including clothing and footwear (1.2% vs –0.1%), housing and utilities (0.3% vs 0.2%), health (4.0% vs 1.4%), transport (3.4% vs 3.4%), recreation, sport and culture (1.1% vs –2.2%), education (1.1% vs 1.0%), and miscellaneous goods and services (0.3% vs –0.1%). In contrast, household durables and services saw a deeper decline (–0.4% vs –0.3%). The annual core inflation rate also jumped to 1.2% from 0.4% in September, registering the highest figure in 10 months. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged, following a 0.4% increase in September.
Published on 2025-11-24

Singapore Inflation Rate Hits 3-Month High
Singapore's annual inflation rate edged up to 0.7% in September 2025, picking up from a more than four-year low of 0.5% in the previous month and slightly above market expectations of 0.6%. The latest figure marked the highest reading since June, as prices increased at a faster pace for transport (3.4% vs 2.3% in August) and education (1% vs 0.8%). Moreover, deflation eased for household durables and services (-0.3% vs -0.9%), recreation, sport and culture (-2.2% vs -3.0%), and miscellaneous goods and services (-0.1% vs -0.8%), while prices for food were unchanged (1.1%). Meanwhile, costs moderated for housing and utilities (0.2% vs 0.3%) and health (1.4% vs 2.3%), while it slipped for clothing and footwear (-0.1% vs 0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4%, easing from 0.5% in August. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate edged higher to 0.4% in September, compared with market expectations of 0.2% and 0.3% in the prior month.
Published on 2025-10-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Hits 3-Month High
Singapore's annual inflation rate edged up to 0.7% in September 2025, picking up from a more than four-year low of 0.5% in the previous month and slightly above market expectations of 0.6%. The latest figure marked the highest reading since June, as prices increased at a faster pace for transport (3.4% vs 2.3% in August) and education (1% vs 0.8%). Moreover, deflation eased for household durables and services (-0.3% vs -0.9%), recreation, sport and culture (-2.2% vs -3.0%), and miscellaneous goods and services (-0.1% vs -0.8%), while prices for food were unchanged (1.1%). Meanwhile, costs moderated for housing and utilities (0.2% vs 0.3%) and health (1.4% vs 2.3%), while it slipped for clothing and footwear (-0.1% vs 0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4%, easing from 0.5% in August. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate edged higher to 0.4% in September, compared with market expectations of 0.2% and 0.3% in the prior month.
Published on 2025-10-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2021
Singapore’s annual inflation rate edged down to 0.5% in August 2025, compared to market expectations and the prior month’s 0.6%. The latest figure marked the lowest inflation rate since January 2021, with prices stable for food (1.1% vs 1.1% in July) and housing and utilities (0.3% vs 0.3%). Additionally, costs ticked down for health (2.3% vs 2.4%), while deflation worsened for household durables and services (-0.9% vs -0.5%), recreation, sport and culture (-3.0% vs -1.2%), and miscellaneous goods and services (-0.8% vs -0.4%). On the other hand, costs increased at a faster pace for transport (2.3% vs 2.1%) and education (0.8% vs 0.7%). Moreover, costs rebounded for clothing and footwear (0.2% vs -2.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5% in August, rebounding from a 0.4% fall in the previous month. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate eased to 0.3% in August, the lowest since February 2021, compared to market forecasts of 0.4% and July’s 0.5%.
Published on 2025-09-23

Singapore Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2021
Singapore’s annual inflation rate edged down to 0.5% in August 2025, compared to market expectations and the prior month’s 0.6%. The latest figure marked the lowest inflation rate since January 2021, with prices stable for food (1.1% vs 1.1% in July) and housing and utilities (0.3% vs 0.3%). Additionally, costs ticked down for health (2.3% vs 2.4%), while deflation worsened for household durables and services (-0.9% vs -0.5%), recreation, sport and culture (-3.0% vs -1.2%), and miscellaneous goods and services (-0.8% vs -0.4%). On the other hand, costs increased at a faster pace for transport (2.3% vs 2.1%) and education (0.8% vs 0.7%). Moreover, costs rebounded for clothing and footwear (0.2% vs -2.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5% in August, rebounding from a 0.4% fall in the previous month. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate eased to 0.3% in August, the lowest since February 2021, compared to market forecasts of 0.4% and July’s 0.5%.
Published on 2025-09-23