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

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cost-push inflation

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

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

BOJ officials, including Kuroda, have repeatedly said the central bank will not roll back its massive stimulus until the recent cost-push inflation turns into one driven by strong demand and higher wage growth.

From Reuters ● Mar. 29, 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