The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 4.0% year-over-year in March 2026, according to data updated on 14 April 2026, marking a continued acceleration in wholesale inflation pressures. This compares with a 3.4% annual increase recorded in February 2026.
The figures, measured on a year-over-year basis, show that producer prices in March 2026 were 4.0% higher than in March 2025, while February’s reading reflected a 3.4% increase versus February 2025. The climb in the PPI suggests that cost pressures at the producer level are intensifying, which can later filter through to consumer prices and influence monetary policy expectations.
