In addition, over half of the domestic inflation rate results from food inflation. The situation which we are facing is not unique to Mauritius. Other economies are also witnessing this phenomenon.
Nevertheless, many people are asking themselves what is so bad about an inflation rate of around 0%, whether that doesn’t actually mean stable prices. You could, of course, question whether price stability does not mean 0% inflation. At first glance, that would appear to be a good thing for people.