Producer prices see largest rise in four years: BLS
Summary
Producer prices in the United States increased by 1.3 percent from August to September, marking the biggest rise in over four years. The data, reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows this is the largest monthly jump since a 1.7 percent rise between February and March 2022.Key Facts
- Producer prices went up 1.3 percent from August to September.
- This is the largest monthly increase since March 2022.
- The information comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
- The increase is measured by the producer price index (PPI).
- Producer prices reflect the cost manufacturers receive for goods.
- A higher PPI often indicates rising inflation at earlier production stages.
- The last time prices rose this sharply was 1.7 percent in February-March 2022.
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