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Energy and Weather Risks May Stall Wholesale Inflation Decline, Economists Warn
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🗓 14 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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Economists caution that volatility in global energy prices and weather-related disruptions could curb further easing in wholesale inflation.
Economists warn that swings in global energy prices and weather-related disruptions could slow the decline in wholesale inflation.
Recent volatility in oil and gas markets, coupled with extreme weather events affecting supply chains, has heightened concerns.
If energy costs remain high or weather disruptions persist, wholesale price pressures may stabilize or even rise, limiting further easing.
The outlook underscores the need for close monitoring of energy markets and climate patterns in inflation forecasts.
Recent volatility in oil and gas markets, coupled with extreme weather events affecting supply chains, has heightened concerns.
If energy costs remain high or weather disruptions persist, wholesale price pressures may stabilize or even rise, limiting further easing.
The outlook underscores the need for close monitoring of energy markets and climate patterns in inflation forecasts.