Annual WPI inflation (provisional) stood at 9.68 per cent, compared with 8.26 per cent in April 2026. Fuel and Power inflation accelerated to 30.33 per cent, while Manufactured Products inflation rose to 7.48 per cent. Key contributors to inflation included mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas, chemicals, and basic metals. https://news.newswirebiz.com/@phdchamber/wpi-based-inflation-jumps-to-968-percent-in-may-2026-but-respite-on-the-way-with-us-iran-deal-says-phdcci-rnjv3nkm9bjp?_gl=1*1tzj7ya*_ga*NTY2NDA5NjIzLjE3ODIyMTc4Nzc.*_ga_921VQMZQKL*czE3ODI3MzY1MTQkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODI3M