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WPI inflation rises to 9.87% in June; minerals, food items see price spike

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WPI inflation rises to 9.87% in June; minerals, food items see price spike
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India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 9.87% in June 2026, driven largely by increased costs in food and mineral oils. The government attributes this spike to the ongoing crisis in West Asia and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Wholesale price inflation shot up to 9.87% in June, from 9.68% in May, led by a sharp spike in prices of food and non-food items.

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