U.S. producer prices jump 6.5% in May on energy cost surge

U.S. producer prices jump 6.5% in May on energy cost surge

The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the producer price index rose 1. 1% in May, lifting the annual wholesale inflation rate to 6. 5%. The rise lifted the yearly inflation figure to 6.

5%. Higher oil prices, linked to the conflict in Iran, were cited as a major factor. The Labor Department later said the index’s month-over-month gain reached 6. 5%, the fastest increase since. The surge was driven largely by a sharp jump in wholesale gasoline prices.

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US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022
US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

AP News • 11 juin 13h21

The Labor Department said the producer price index rose 6.5% in May, driven by a sharp increase in wholesale gasoline prices, marking the fastest monthly gain since November 2022.

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US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs
US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs

CNN • 11 juin 12h34

The Producer Price Index rose 1.1% in May, taking the annual wholesale inflation rate to 6.5%, driven largely by higher oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran.

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