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Iran Conflict Triggers China’s Biggest Price Hike in Years

A raw material shock is driving Chinas industrial prices to multi year highs but domestic demand fails to keep pace. Here is what the latest data reveals.

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China Business Spotlight
Apr 13, 2026
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The commodity shock, which is currently driving up industrial prices in China, is increasingly reflected in producer prices, whilst a noticeable stabilisation is already becoming apparent at the consumer level. The war in Iran and its inflationary impact are now having a clear effect on Chinese industry, whilst the price surge among consumers, distorted…

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