FX.co ★ Singapore Core Inflation Accelerates to 1.7% in March, Marking Uptick in Price Pressures

Singapore’s core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.70% year-over-year in March 2026, edging higher from 1.40% in February 2026, according to data updated on 23 April 2026. The increase signals a modest acceleration in underlying inflationary pressures after a softer reading the previous month.

The core CPI measure strips out volatile components and compares price changes in March 2026 against the same month a year earlier. Similarly, February’s 1.40% figure reflected a year-over-year comparison. The latest data suggests that while inflation remains contained, the underlying trend is picking up slightly, a development that will be closely watched by policymakers and market participants assessing the trajectory of Singapore’s price environment.