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U.S. businesses faced the sharpest rise in producer prices in more than three years in May as higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war rippled through the economy.

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Who
U.S. businesses, Bureau of Labor Statistics, President Donald Trump, Stephen Juneau, Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde
What
U.S. businesses faced the sharpest rise in producer prices in more than three years in May as higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war rippled through the economy.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:26:01 GMT · 3h 42m ago
Where
U.S., New York, eurozone ·
Why
Higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war pushed producer prices sharply higher in May.
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The sharp rise in producer prices, driven by increased energy costs due to the Iran war, is adding pressure across the U.S. economy, impacting businesses and potentially leading to higher consumer prices and prompting financial markets to expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates elevated.

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    U.S. businesses faced the sharpest rise in producer prices in more than three years in May as higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war rippled through the economy, with the producer price index rising 1.1% from April to May.
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