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18 Aug 2026
Rising Wholesale Costs Hit Germany Following Middle East Energy Surges
The 5.3 per cent year-on-year increase in wholesale prices reflects growing volatility in global commodity markets. Higher prices for imported crude oil and refined petroleum products drive up production costs for chemical manufacturers and heavy industries. These elevated wholesale expenses are gradually filtering down to consumer products. This trend threatens to prolong overall inflation pressures. Economists warn that persistent high energy costs could slow down the manufacturing recovery in Germany over the coming quarters.
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