US wholesale prices jump 6% in April, biggest rise since 2022 as Iran war lifts energy costs – The Times of India

US wholesale prices jump 6% in April, biggest rise since 2022 as Iran war lifts energy costs – The Times of India

US wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in April, with producer prices recording their biggest annual increase since December 2022 as the 10-week Iran war pushed up energy costs and added pressure on companies to raise prices for consumers, AP reported.The US Labor Department said on Wednesday that its producer price index (PPI), which measures inflation before…

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US wholesale inflation jumps to 3.4% in February; food costs drive biggest rise in a year – The Times of India

US wholesale inflation jumps to 3.4% in February; food costs drive biggest rise in a year – The Times of India

US wholesale prices rose more than expected in February, reflecting mounting inflationary pressures even before the recent surge in global energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, according to data released by the Labor Department as reported news agency AP.The department reported on Wednesday that its producer price index (PPI), which measures inflation at the…

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