WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August 2026 as fuel and power prices climb
On 14 September 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry released provisional Wholesale Price Index (base year 2022-23) data showing wholesale inflation of 9.92% in August 2026, up from 9.78% in July.
Summary
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI), on base year 2022-23, showed year-on-year wholesale inflation of 9.92% in August 2026, compared with 9.78% in July 2026. The all-commodities index rose to 110.8 from 110.0. Inflation in Fuel and Power rose to 22.93% from 20.05%, while Primary Articles eased to 7.76% from 8.52% and Manufactured Products edged up to 8.37% from 8.29%. The WPI Food Index, with a weight of 24.99%, showed inflation of 7.05% against 6.65% in July. Mineral oils, food articles, food products, basic metals, non-food articles and chemicals were the main drivers.
Key facts
- Released
- 14 Sep 2026, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- WPI inflation
- 9.92% (Aug) vs 9.78% (Jul)
- Base year
- 2022-23
- Fuel & Power
- 22.93% (from 20.05%)
- Primary / Manufactured
- 7.76% / 8.37%
- WPI Food Index
- 7.05%; weight 24.99%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's WPI-based wholesale inflation for August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 9.92%
WPI inflation for August 2026 was 9.92%, up from 9.78% in July.
Consider the following about WPI data for August 2026: 1. The WPI series now uses 2022-23 as its base year. 2. The WPI Food Index has a weight of 24.99%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The WPI uses base year 2022-23, and the Food Index (food articles plus manufactured food products) has a weight of 24.99%.