Consumer price index reflects______ inflation.

Wholesale

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Producer

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Retail

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None of these

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The correct option is C
Retail

CPI reflects retail inflation.

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Consumer price index reflects______ inflation.

The correct option is C Retail CPI reflects retail inflation.

The correct option is C
Retail

CPI reflects retail inflation.