WPI inflation jumps to 8.30% in April 2026, led by fuel and power at 24.71%
On 14 May 2026 DPIIT said annual WPI inflation rose to 8.30% (provisional) in April 2026 from 3.88% in March, driven by mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas.
Summary
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation in India rose to 8.30% (provisional) in April 2026 over April 2025, up from 3.88% in March, according to data released by DPIIT on 14 May 2026. Fuel and power inflation was 24.71%, primary articles 9.17%, manufactured products 4.62% and the WPI food index 2.31%. The month-on-month rise in the WPI was 3.86%, with mineral oil prices up 29.37% over March. DPIIT releases the WPI, on base year 2011-12, on the 14th of every month with a two-week lag.
Key facts
- April 2026 WPI inflation
- 8.30% (provisional); March 3.88%
- Fuel & power
- 24.71% (weight 13.15%)
- Primary articles
- 9.17%
- Manufactured products
- 4.62%
- Food index
- 2.31%
- Month-on-month
- +3.86%; mineral oils +29.37%
- Release
- DPIIT, base 2011-12, on the 14th of each month
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's annual WPI inflation rate (provisional) for April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 8.30%
WPI inflation was 8.30% in April 2026; 3.88% was March, 9.17% primary articles and 24.71% fuel and power.
Which major group of the WPI recorded the highest annual inflation in April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Fuel & Power
Fuel & Power inflation was 24.71%, against 9.17% for primary articles, 4.62% for manufactured products and 2.31% for the food index.
Consider the following statements about the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India: 1. The current WPI series has 2011-12 as its base year. 2. DPIIT releases the WPI on the 14th of every month with a time lag of two weeks of the reference month. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as stated in DPIIT's April 2026 WPI release (base year 2011-12; release on the 14th, or the next working day, with a two-week lag).