India WPI hits 11.39% in September as fuel and power inflation jumps

India’s September wholesale inflation rose to 11.39%, with fuel and power at 25.85%. Here’s what the data means for petrol bills…

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  • FUEL POLICY India’s wholesale fuel pressure rises September data points to higher upstream cost pressure for drivers, freight and goods movement.
  • THE NUMBER Wholesale inflation accelerates 11.39% The provisional government reading covers India’s September 2026 wholesale price movement.
  • FUEL COSTS Fuel and power lead pressure 25.85% The category’s year-on-year inflation rose sharply in the September release.
  • DRIVER IMPACT Pump prices need separate check WPI measures wholesale costs; it is not a retail petrol or diesel price notification.
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