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Wholesale price inflation in India spiked to 9.68 percent in May versus 8.26 percent in April.

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Wholesale price inflation in India spiked to 9.68 percent in May versus 8.26 percent in April.
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Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:23:25 GMT · 3h 5m ago
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Why
The sharp rise is believed by experts to reflect the impact of the West Asia crisis and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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This significant increase in wholesale price inflation, driven by fuel and power, suggests rising production costs for businesses in India. The underlying causes, like the West Asia crisis, indicate potential global supply chain disruptions affecting vital commodity prices.

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  1. Economics57m ago
    India's wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.68% year-on-year (YoY) in May, up from 8.26% in April.
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  2. Economics1h 58m ago
    India’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.68% in May due to a sharp rise in fuel and food prices.
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    India's wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68% year-on-year in May, due to the energy shock from the Middle East conflict.
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  4. Economics3h 2m ago
    India's wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68% year-on-year in May, government data released on Monday showed.
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  5. Currently Reading3h 5m ago
    Wholesale price inflation in India spiked to 9.68 percent in May versus 8.26 percent in April.
  6. Economics3h 5m ago
    Wholesale price inflation in India spiked to 9.68 percent in May, up from 8.26 percent in April, driven by increases in fuel and power, manufactured, and food items.
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  7. Economics3h 15m ago
    The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for May rose sharply to 9.68% from 8.26% in April, reflecting the impact of the US-Iran conflict.
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  8. Economics3h 35m ago
    India’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.68 per cent year-on-year in May from 8.26 per cent in April.
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