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India's wholesale prices increased by 6.60% between February 2026 and May 2026, with the fuel and power category accounting for half of this inflation.

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India

Who
ministry of commerce and industry, Union Minister Suresh Gopi
What
India's wholesale prices increased by 6.60% between February 2026 and May 2026, with the fuel and power category accounting for half of this inflation.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:31:59 GMT · 1h 54m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The war in West Asia is cited as the cause for the inflationary shock on the Indian economy, especially impacting fuel and power costs.
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The significant rise in India's wholesale price inflation, particularly due to surging fuel prices, indicates ongoing economic pressure that could affect consumer costs and overall economic stability for one-sixth of the global population.

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  1. Currently Reading1h 54m ago
    India's wholesale prices increased by 6.60% between February 2026 and May 2026, with the fuel and power category accounting for half of this inflation.
  2. Economics3h 29m ago
    The government on Monday unveiled a revised series of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with 2022-23 as the base year and simultaneously introduced new Producer Price Indices (PPIs).
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  3. Economics3h 29m ago
    The Indian government unveiled a revised series of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with 2022-23 as the base year and introduced new Producer Price Indices (PPIs), reporting that WPI inflation surged to 9.7% year-on-year in May 2026.
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  4. Economics4h 46m ago
    India’s wholesale inflation surged for the eighth consecutive month to 9.7% in May from 8.3% in April due to high prices of crude oil and manufactured products.
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