India's wholesale inflation reached 9.68% in May under a revamped series, driven by high food and fuel prices amid US-Iran conflict-induced oil cost pressures.
Wholesale inflation had hit a 42-month high of 8.3% in April
Jun 15, 2026
12:50 pm
What's the storyIndia's wholesale inflation for May stood at a staggering 9.68%, according to a new series introduced by the government.
The spike comes as food and fuel prices continue to remain high, largely due to the ongoing US-Iran war that has pushed global crude prices up and disrupted supply chains.
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