Wholesale price inflation rises to 9.92% in August
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation accelerated to 9.92% in August 2026, driven by higher prices of food, fuel and manufactured items. Within the basket, inflation in manufactured items reached a series high of 8.37%, up from 8.29% in July. The near double-digit wholesale print points to persistent cost pressures building up in the pipeline for producers.
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WPI is a key price index examiners pair against CPI; its August reading marks a sharp acceleration.
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- August WPI inflation: 9.92%.
- Manufactured items inflation: 8.37%, a series high (up from 8.29% in July).
- Drivers: food, fuel and manufactured items.
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