Wholesale price-based inflation surged to a record high of 15.88 per cent in May as crude prices rose and heatwave brought about a spike in prices of vegetables and fruits,
WPI inflation spikes to record 15.88% in May as heatwave stokes food prices
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation maintained its increasing trajectory for the third month in a row, and remained in double digits for the 14th consecutive month since April last year
 "India's May WPI inflation accelerates to 15.88% in May, highest since 2012")
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First Published: Jun 14 2022 | 12:18 PM IST
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