Wholesale prices tick up
U.S. wholesale prices rose 3.4% last month — the biggest monthly increase in a year — driven by supply chain pressures and higher energy costs. That jump could pressure margins and explain some near‑term retail price adjustments. (decaturdaily.com)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.7 percent in February 2026 (seasonally adjusted). (bls.gov)) Final demand goods climbed 1.1 percent in February while final demand services increased 0.5 percent that month. (bls.gov)) Final demand foods jumped 2.4 percent in February, with the index for fresh and dry vegetables surging 48.9 percent and accounting for over 20 percent of the goods increase. (bls.gov)) Prices for final demand energy rose 2.3 percent in February, with notable gains reported in diesel fuel, gasoline, and jet fuel. (bls.gov)) The index for traveler accommodation services increased 5.7 percent in February and made roughly 20 percent of the monthly advance in final demand services. (bls.gov)) Producer prices excluding food and energy (core PPI) rose 0.5 percent month‑over‑month in February and stood higher on a 12‑month basis for key core measures. (tradingeconomics.com)) The February print exceeded economists’ median forecasts of about a 0.3 percent monthly gain and was highlighted by Reuters and CNBC as a larger‑than‑expected upside surprise. (finance-commerce.com))
