WASHINGTON: US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed on Thursday (Sep 10), driven by higher energy costs in the month - particularly for diesel - as the US war with Iran continued.Rising prices at the pump are squeezing US households and businesses weeks ahead of k

Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping costs elevated

US inflation at the wholesale level accelerated last month, as the war with Iran pushed up energy prices.