https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wholesale-inflation-reaches-levels-last-seen-in-2022Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wholesale-inflation-reaches-levels-last-seen-in-2022https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wholesale-inflation-reaches-levels-last-seen-in-2022#u133615Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:01:10 +0000US wholesale inflation rose 6.3% annually in September, marking the largest increase since December 2022. This jump exceeded expectations and represents the sharpest rise in producer prices in over four years. The surge was primarily driven by soaring energy costs, with gasoline prices specifically increasing by 20.3%. This trend indicates that businesses are currently facing higher inflationary pressures than consumers, potentially keeping the possibility of future interest rate hikes on the table as the economy remains overheated.Why it mattersProducer prices often serve as a precursor to co