Inflation fell to 12.10 per cent, extending the decline to the third week in succession, even as the finance ministry pointed out that 30 essential commodities have become expensive during the week ended August 30.

Inflation dipped by 0.24 per cent for

Inflation fell to 12.10 per cent, extending the decline to the third week in succession, even as the finance ministry pointed out that 30 essential commodities have become expensive during the week ended August 30.

Inflation dipped by 0.24 per cent for the week ended August 30 from 12.34 per cent a week ago though none of the indices in the broad category declined. However, prices of some food items, including imported edible oil and fruits, saw a fall.

According to a statement by the finance ministry, inflation of 30 essential commodities increased to 7.52 per cent during the week from 6.90 per cent a week ago.

In the food articles group, imported edible oil prices which had been rising quite a bit, declined by four per cent. Besides, prices of fruits, maize and spices went down, the official data showed.(BGI)