Bank of Mauritius forecasts inflation to hit 5% by year-end

13 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 5

Governor Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor said the new projection is above February’s 3.6% forecast and could breach the central bank’s upper target limit.
She said the prolonged Middle East conflict is lifting imported inflation in Mauritius by driving up fuel and freight costs.
The outlook comes before the monetary policy committee meets on 20 May to decide its interest-rate stance amid rising price pressures.

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