India's wholesale inflation rises to record 8.3% in April 2026
NewsBytes | May 14, 2026 6:40 PM CST
Fuel and power inflation surges 24.71%
Fuel and power prices soared, with inflation in this category rising from just 1.05% in March to a whopping 24.71% in April: crude petroleum and natural gas alone jumped more than 67%.
Manufactured goods got pricier too, thanks to higher costs for chemicals, metals, and textiles.
Food prices rose more moderately (up to 2.31%), but some vegetables like onions actually got cheaper—dropping by more than 26%.
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