cost-push inflation

American  

noun

1. inflation in which prices increase as a result of increased production costs, as labor and parts, even when demand remains the same.

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cost-push inflation British  

noun

1. See inflation

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Etymology

Origin of cost-push inflation

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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cost-push inflation

While cost-push inflation over the past three years has severely burdened the Japanese public, stimulating demand at this juncture would only accelerate inflation, Noji says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

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

If the commodity price shock sparks cost-push inflation, consumer demand will suffer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026

Workers have high expectations from this year's labour talks, which they hope will counter cost-push inflation while tackling the tight labour market to help boost the economy.

From Reuters ● Jan. 30, 2023

The hope among policymakers is for wages to increase enough next year to compensate households for the rising living costs, helping to turn cost-push inflation into inflation driven by demand.

From Reuters ● Dec. 15, 2022