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Inflation Surge: Wholesale Prices Hit 43-Month High in May 2026

📅 2026-06-15 🔗 Source

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May 2026 saw WPI rise to 9.68%. Fuel, food, and oil prices drove inflation to its highest level in 43 months.

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In May, prices of things went up a lot. Dal, oil, petrol, and diesel became more expensive. This made wholesale inflation the highest in 43 months.                

On 15 June 2026, the Commerce Ministry reported May’s WPI at 9.68%, up from 8.26% in April. Rising fuel and daily essentials drove inflation. US-Iran tensions could worsen prices.                

The Commerce Ministry reported May 2026’s WPI at 9.68%, the highest in 43 months. Primary articles (22.62% weight), fuel & power (13.15%), and manufactured products (64.23%) were key drivers. Retail inflation at 3.93% neared RBI’s 4% target, marking the first time in 5 months.                