Event Brief
US wholesale inflation hits 6% as Iran war lifts costs
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: US wholesale inflation rose to 6% as the Iran war pushed up fuel and freight costs.
WHO: US wholesale inflation data
WHAT: Producer price index rose to 6%
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Fuel and freight costs increased due to the Iran war.
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