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Singapore inflation stays at 4-year lows as city-state prepares for election

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Singapore 's inflation in March stayed at over four-year lows, with the city-state's consumer price index climbing 0.9% year on year .

Core inflation — stripping out prices of private transport and accommodation — slowed to 0.5% from 0.6% .

The inflation reading comes as Singapore gears up for a general election on May 3 , with campaigning starting Wednesday as candidates filed their nomination papers.

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