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India's wholesale inflation declined marginally to what percentage in June 2022?
A)
12.68%
B)
13.25%
C)
14.32%
D)
15.18%

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 15.18%



The annual rate of inflation based on All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number is 15.18% (Provisional) for the month of June, 2022 (over June, 2021).

This is marginally lower than the WPI number of 15.88% in May, 2022, The high rate of inflation in June, 2022 is primarily due to rise in prices of mineral oils, food articles, crude petroleum & natural gas, basic metals, chemicals & chemical products, food products etc. as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year..

Source : PIB

Published On : July 15, 2022
Category : Indian Economy
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