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Wholesale price inflation in India shot up to 9.68 per cent in May, from 8.26 per cent in April, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel and power, manufactured and food items.

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Who
The Commerce and Industry Ministry, Reserve Bank of India
What
Wholesale price inflation in India shot up to 9.68 per cent in May, from 8.26 per cent in April, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel and power, manufactured and food items.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:11:14 GMT · 3h 49m ago
Where
NEW DELHI, India ·
Why
The sharp rise in WPI inflation reflects the impact of the West Asia crisis and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz through which the majority of the crude oil is imported to India, and its spillover effect on food prices.
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This inflation rise signals increasing costs for businesses and consumers in India, driven by global events like the West Asia crisis affecting crude oil imports, potentially leading to higher prices for everyday goods and services.

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    India on Monday released producer price index (PPI) data for goods and services for the first time, paving the way for the gradual replacement of the wholesale price index (WPI).
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    Wholesale price inflation in India shot up to 9.68 per cent in May, from 8.26 per cent in April, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel and power, manufactured and food items.
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    Wholesale price inflation in India increased to 9.68 percent in May from 8.26 percent in April.
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