Updated May 2026 · Bureau of Labor Statistics
What Is Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year?
Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year is currently at 9.8%, up +2.9% from the previous reading of 6.9%. The series is published by Bureau of Labor Statistics on a monthly schedule, last updated 2026-04-01.
Current Reading
How to Read This Reading
9.8% sits in the upper portion of the recent historical range for PPI. Treat the reading as elevated rather than typical — sustained levels at this height usually have meaningful policy or business-cycle implications.
PPI has moved higher from 6.9% to 9.8% since the prior monthly release — a sharp move of +2.9%. Pair this with the related indicators below before drawing strong conclusions; isolated moves on a single release often look larger than they really are.
Inflation indicators describe how quickly prices are changing across the economy. They directly drive Federal Reserve policy and feed into wage negotiations, contract escalators, and corporate pricing. CPI is published by the BLS; PCE — the Fed’s preferred 2% target gauge — is published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
What PPI Measures
The Producer Price Index measures the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation — rising producer costs eventually get passed to consumers.
PPI declining to 2.7% from 3.2% signals easing upstream cost pressures. For executives, falling producer prices suggest input cost relief is coming — raw materials, components, and wholesale goods are becoming cheaper relative to recent months. This is bullish for profit margins if selling prices remain stable.
Methodology
The BLS collects approximately 100,000 price quotes monthly from 25,000 producers across mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and services. PPI measures prices at three stages: crude materials, intermediate goods, and finished goods. The finished goods index is most watched.
ExecBolt does not estimate, model, or interpolate this value — every reading on this page is pulled directly from Bureau of Labor Statistics (series PPIACO). For full sourcing standards and citation guidance, see the methodology page; for plain-language background on the underlying concept, see the learn library; for live cross-checks against related series, see the indicators dashboard.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year |
| Source | Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Series ID | PPIACO |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Category | inflation |
| Last updated | 2026-04-01 |
| Next release | 2026-04-11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year right now?
Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year is currently at 9.8%, up +2.9% from the previous reading of 6.9%. The series is published by Bureau of Labor Statistics on a monthly schedule, last updated 2026-04-01.
How is PPI calculated?
The BLS collects approximately 100,000 price quotes monthly from 25,000 producers across mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and services. PPI measures prices at three stages: crude materials, intermediate goods, and finished goods. The finished goods index is most watched.
What does PPI mean for business?
PPI declining to 2.7% from 3.2% signals easing upstream cost pressures. For executives, falling producer prices suggest input cost relief is coming — raw materials, components, and wholesale goods are becoming cheaper relative to recent months. This is bullish for profit margins if selling prices remain stable.
How often is PPI updated?
PPI is published on a monthly schedule by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The most recent reading is dated 2026-04-01; the next scheduled release is 2026-04-11.
Where can I verify this number?
The primary source for Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year is Bureau of Labor Statistics at https://www.bls.gov/ppi/ (series PPIACO). The historical series is also archived at U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and available via API for programmatic verification.