Electricity Gets Cheaper, Inflation Eases: Maldives Sees Market Relief

In June 2025, the Maldives saw a 0.04% drop in inflation from May, driven by a 3.18% decrease in electricity prices, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Fish prices fell 1.20%, air travel costs dropped 0.73%, and motorcycle prices declined 0.32%. However, fruits rose 3.20%, vegetables increased 0.83%, and mobile communication services went up 0.77%. Excluding fish, the CPI showed a marginal 0.03% increase. The trends reflect the Muizzu administration's focus on economic stability and price control.

In June 2025, the Maldives saw a 0.04% drop in inflation from May, driven by a 3.18% decrease in electricity prices, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Fish prices fell 1.20%, air travel costs dropped 0.73%, and motorcycle prices declined 0.32%. However, fruits rose 3.20%, vegetables increased 0.83%, and mobile communication services went up 0.77%. Excluding fish, the CPI showed a marginal 0.03% increase. The trends reflect the Muizzu administration's focus on economic stability and price control.

In June 2025, the Maldives saw a 0.04% drop in inflation from May, driven by a 3.18% decrease in electricity prices, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Fish prices fell 1.20%, air travel costs dropped 0.73%, and motorcycle prices declined 0.32%. However, fruits rose 3.20%, vegetables increased 0.83%, and mobile communication services went up 0.77%. Excluding fish, the CPI showed a marginal 0.03% increase. The trends reflect the Muizzu administration's focus on economic stability and price control.

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