# Wholesale Inflation Hits 4-Year High

> Wholesale inflation rises to 4-year high despite October slowdown.
- Title: Wholesale Inflation Hits 4-Year High · Pymnts | Shortify
- Summary: Wholesale inflation rises to 4-year high despite October slowdown. The 12-month wholesale inflation rate reached 6.5% in October, the highest since November…
- Keywords: bureau of labor statistics, consumer price index, producer price index, wholesale inflation, energy prices, transportation costs, Pymnts
- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/economy/2026/12-month-wholesale-inflation-reaches-4-year-high-despite-october-slowdown
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-11-14T01:09:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bureau of labor statistics, consumer price index, producer price index, wholesale inflation, energy prices, transportation costs, business, finance
## October PPI Data
The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.3% in October after advancing 1.4% in September and 0.4% in August.
## Final Demand Goods and Services
Prices for final demand goods increased 0.5%, while final demand services rose 0.2% in October.
## 12-Month Inflation Rate
The 12-month wholesale inflation rate reached 6.5% in October, the highest since November 2022.
## Economic Impact
Energy and transportation costs continue to drive inflationary pressures across the economy.
## Key takeaway

The 12-month wholesale inflation rate reached 6.5% in October, the highest since November 2022, as energy and transportation costs drive price pressures.