US wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in May as higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict continued to ripple through the economy, according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report cited by CNN.
PPI is closely watched because it can signal future price pressures for consumers, although businesses do not always pass all higher costs along to customers.
The report comes a day after government data showed consumer inflation rising to 4.2% in May. According to CNN, elevated fuel prices driven by the ongoing Iran-related oil shock remain a major factor behind rising costs across the economy.
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Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a 3-year high last month, up 4.2% annually.
— PBS News (@NewsHour) June 10, 2026
The Labor Department said the cost of energy was responsible for much of the increase.
The numbers come as renewed fighting in Iran threatens to extend disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the… pic.twitter.com/eygiij8oNA
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