US wholesale inflation jumps 6.0% in April, PPI surges

A six-handle on April wholesale inflation. Hottest since December 2022.

With a second high inflation reading (6% annual increase in wholesale prices), it seems clear to me that Trump's war of choice in Iran is increasing prices for Americans. That is about the nineteenth best reason for people to oppose the war, but I expect it will be the most compelling.

Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022. This is 100% because Trump/GOP's Iran war and tariffs. Yet Trump told us yesterday he does NOT care about how higher prices are impacting Americans! www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/p...

‘Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022’ No COVID. No national emergency. This is 100% due to Trump’s dumb choices. www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/p...

The producer price index rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4%, much higher than the 0.5% Dow Jones consensus forecast and the upwardly revised 0.7% Mar increase. This was the largest monthly gain since Mar 2022. On an annual basis, the index was up 6%, the biggest increase since Dec 2022.

The economy: Wholesale inflation increases 6% in April on an annual basis, 'biggest increase since 2022.' Trump: 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation...' Show this to anyone who voted for Republicans because of the economy.

Announced this morning. (Trump has assured us that inflation has been defeated.) Wholesale prices surged 1.4% in April, much more than expected www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/p...

US WHOLESALE INFLATION JUST CAME IN HOTTER THAN EXPECTED BIG SIGN THAT INFLATION PRESSURES ARE HEATING UP AGAIN

apnews.com/article/infl... Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, putting pressure on companies to raise prices. Energy prices climbed 7.8% from March to April and 22.7% from a year earlier. Gasoline soared 15.6% from March and diesel the dominant fuel used in shopping, jumped 12.6%.

Wholesale inflation jumped 6% in April. This is the largest annual increase since 2022. This administration inherited a decent economy. The job market was strong. Inflation was 2.5%. And now they are dragging us back into the hole.

PPI inflation: 6%in April 2026 The Producer Price Index (PPI) is generally considered a leading indicator for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) This means we are likely to see further acceleration in CPI inflation. 3.8% CPI inflation in April 2026 is not the end of it

US producer prices surged 1.4% in April, nearly triple expectations and the biggest jump since 2022. Higher energy costs are now spreading through freight and supply chains. CPI showed consumers still feeling pressure. PPI suggests businesses are too. #econsky www.linkedin.com/posts/thomas...

Wow this high inflation at the producer level will be pushed onto consumer prices, as everyone pays more, down the line: www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/p...

Wholesale inflation rose 6% in April, largest bump since 2022 https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/05/13/inflation-rose-6-percent-april-2026/9551778685000/

"The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4 percent in April... On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand rose 6.0 percent for the 12 months ended in April, the largest 12-month increase since moving up 6.4 percent in December 2022." - BLS bluevirginia.us/2026/05/rep-...