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US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
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· July 15, 2026
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Key points 3 percent from May, a significant change from the previous month's increase. The decline was reported by the Labor Department, which tracks inflation before it affects consumers.
US wholesale inflation decreased from May to June, primarily due to lower energy prices. The decline was reported by the Labor Department, which tracks inflation before it affects consumers.
The decrease in wholesale prices was 0.3 percent from May, a significant change from the previous month's increase. Compared to the same time last year, wholesale prices rose, but at a slower rate than the previous month.
Further details on the current state of US wholesale inflation, including the impact of international events, are available from the Labor Department's report, as published in the Odessa American.
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Category: business Published: July 15, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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