cost-push

American  

[kawst-poosh, kost-] / ˈkɔstˌpʊʃ, ˈkɒst- /

adjective

1. of or relating to cost-push inflation.

   a proponent of the cost-push theory.

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noun

1. cost-push inflation.

Etymology

Origin of cost-push

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

But Sheana Yue, senior economist at Oxford Economics, told AFP that "this type of energy-driven cost-push inflation is unlikely to generate sustained reflationary pressures without meaningful demand recovery".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A weak yen fuels cost-push inflation and reduces households’ purchasing power, rather than the demand-led growth policymakers are targeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“Takaichi and her economic advisers are definitely more cautious about a rate hike, but they also worry that too-dovish monetary policy could exacerbate yen-weakening pressures, prolonging cost-push inflation,” Nagai said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Ueda's comments compare with those of his predecessor Haruhiko Kuroda, who repeatedly brushed aside the chance of responding to cost-push inflation with monetary policy.

From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2023

Highlighting the lingering cost-push pressure, a separate index that strips away both fresh food and fuel costs rose 3.5% in February from a year earlier, accelerating from a 3.2% gain in January.

From Reuters • Mar. 24, 2023