The WPI Fuel YoY measures the annual percentage change in the wholesale prices of fuel and power in India. This indicator is a critical component of the broader Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and reflects price pressures in the energy sector, including electricity, coal, and mineral oils. It serves as a leading indicator for industrial costs and overall inflation trends within the Indian economy. High readings often suggest rising production costs for manufacturers, which may eventually be passed on to consumers.
It is calculated by comparing the current month's wholesale price index for the 'Fuel and Power' group against the same month in the previous year. The index uses a weighted average of various commodities including coal, mineral oils, and electricity, with weights based on their share in the national economy.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | — | 15.00 | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 20.05 | 20.00 | +0.05 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 27.41 | 25.90 | +1.51 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 30.33 | 25.00 | +5.33 |
| May 14, 2026 | 24.89 | 3.00 | +21.89 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.05 | 1.50 | -0.45 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | -2.31 | -2.00 | -0.31 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | -2.27 | -1.90 | -0.37 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | -2.55 | -2.00 | -0.55 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | -2.58 | -2.70 | +0.12 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | -3.17 | -2.50 | -0.67 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | -2.43 | -2.10 | -0.33 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | -2.65 | -2.00 | -0.65 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | -2.27 | -2.40 | +0.13 |
| May 14, 2025 | -2.18 | 0.10 | -2.28 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 0.20 | -1.50 | +1.70 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | -0.71 | -2.00 | +1.29 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | -2.78 | -3.50 | +0.72 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | -3.79 | -3.20 | -0.59 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | -5.83 | -5.00 | -0.83 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | -5.79 | -1.80 | -3.99 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | -4.05 | 0.70 | -4.75 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | -0.67 | 1.50 | -2.17 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1.72 | 1.20 | +0.52 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.03 | 2.30 | -1.27 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 1.35 | 5.00 | -3.65 |
| May 14, 2024 | 1.38 | 0.40 | +0.98 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | -0.77 | 0.40 | -1.17 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | -1.59 | -0.10 | -1.49 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | -0.51 | -1.50 | +0.99 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | -2.41 | -3.00 | +0.59 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | -4.61 | -1.90 | -2.71 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | -2.47 | -3.60 | +1.13 |
| Oct 16, 2023 | -3.35 | -3.00 | -0.35 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | -6.03 | -9.00 | +2.97 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | -12.79 | -14.77 | +1.98 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | -12.63 | -12.88 | +0.25 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | -9.17 | -0.60 | -8.57 |
| May 15, 2023 | 0.93 | 5.00 | -4.07 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 8.96 | 12.00 | -3.04 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 14.82 | 13.00 | +1.82 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 15.15 | 17.80 | -2.65 |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 18.09 | 15.00 | +3.09 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 17.35 | 19.50 | -2.15 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 23.17 | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 32.61 | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 33.67 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 43.75 | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 40.38 | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 40.62 | — | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 38.66 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | 24.7 | 24.9 | +0.18 ↑ |
