Producer prices rise at fastest pace in 28 yrs in April on oil cost surge
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-21 07:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, South Korea, Energy, Economy & Finance, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices increased at the fastest clip in more than 28 years in April due mainly to higher petroleum and raw materials prices stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, central bank data showed Thursday.
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