The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.1 percent in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices advanced 0.3 percent in March and 0.2 percent in February. On an unadjusted basis, the final demand index increased 2.6 percent for the 12 months ended in April.
In April, the index for final demand services advanced 0.1 percent, and prices for final demand goods were unchanged.
The index for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services edged up 0.1 percent in April after increasing 0.4 percent in March. For the 12 months ended in April, prices for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services advanced 2.5 percent.