NEW DELHI: Driven by softer energy prices, wholesale price index (WPI) based factory gate inflation moderated to 9.8% in July from a 27-month high of 9.9% in June, official data showed. In comparison, WPI stood at -0.8% in July last year.

Retail inflation soared to 4.45% in July 2026, driven by rising food and fuel prices, marking a 19-month high.

July 2026 PPI held flat at 0.0% month-over-month as energy prices dropped 3.1%, but year-over-year wholesale inflation remains elevated at 4.7%.

Wholesale prices in the US cooled in July, offering a welcome sign that inflation may be losing some momentum as lower energy costs helped ease price pressures.

India's wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July from June's 9.87%. Fuel and power basket inflation decreased significantly to 20.05% in July. Primary articles saw inflation…

Wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July, with key groups showing varying inflation rates, including Fuel at 20.05%.

Wholesale inflation is expected to stay high despite a slight decrease in July. Global energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty pose ongoing risks to price moderation.…