Mumbai, Feb. 13 -- Producer prices in Japan increased by 4.2% year-on-year in January 2025, up from 3.9% in December and the highest since May 2023. This marked the 47th consecutive month of producer inflation, driven by higher costs for petroleum and coal, beverages and foods, metal products, and non-ferrous metals. However, prices fell for chemical products, iron and steel, and lumber and wood. On a monthly basis, producer prices rose by 0.3%, slightly easing from December's 0.4% growth.
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